Welcome
The Cross Domain Technical Forum (CDTF) is the cornerstone event for the
cross domain community and proudly presented by the National Cross Domain
Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO). Join us for three days of
collaboration and discovery with government, industry, and FVEY partners.
For over ten years, the CDTF has been the meeting point for the brightest minds
to share ideas, solve problems, and drive the future of cross domain capabilities.
Whether you're a developer, tester, owner, or operator, the CDTF is your platform
to connect, learn, and grow.
This year, you can expect:
- Insightful Presentations: Hear from leading experts on the cutting-edge
of cross domain technology.
- Interactive Exhibits: Get hands-on with the latest cross domain solutions
from top industry providers.
- Valuable Networking: Build relationships with peers and partners who can
help you achieve your mission goals.
We are excited to have you join us and be part of the conversation that will shape
the next decade of cross domain technology. See you there!
Audience
The CDTF is for those who work with cross domain technology for the U.S. Government, Five-Eyes partners (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and New Zealand), industry, and academia.
Anyone involved in the development, testing, accreditation, operation, maintenance, or management of CDSs and anyone who needs to know more about CDSs to accomplish their mission should attend.
Classification & Clearances
Days 1 and 2 of the CDTF are unclassified and the third day is SECRET//REL
TO USA, FVEY. Therefore, a clearance is not required to attend days 1 and 2,
and an active Secret clearance (or higher) is required to attend day 3.
Day 3 is being held at FANX II, an NSA facility. Once you are registered on this site, please email CDTF2026@nsa.gov to inquire about the process to pass along your clearance information if you plan on attending Day 3.
Cost
There is no cost to attend the CDTF for U.S. Government, U.S. Military, and Five-Eyes partners (Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand).
The attendee cost for contractors and industry partners is $325.
About the NCDSMO
The National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO) is the
focal point for U.S. Government cross domain capabilities and mission needs.
NCDSMO is an NSA organization, and its activities are overseen by
the Department of War DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO)
and Intelligence Community (IC) CIO.
A cross domain solution (CDS) is a form of controlled interface that provides the
ability to manually and/or automatically access and/or transfer information
between different security domains. CDSs are highly secure and complex
systems of physical and virtual components that conduct customized data
filtering and protocol enforcement. For more information about the NCDSMO and 2026 CDTF, email CDTF2026@nsa.gov.