To evaluate and enhance the coordination, communication, and response capabilities of government entities and aviation stakeholders in the event of a significant cyber incident impacting aviation.
The Aviation Cyber Initiative (ACI), in partnership with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) National Cyber Exercise Program (NCEP), is hosting this event. Save the date!
We would greatly appreciate your involvement in this exercise as your participation will enhance exercise play and contribute significantly to the accomplishment of the exercise objectives. Participation is strongly encouraged! Participation is in-person and virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please indicate whether you plan to attend in-person or virtually.
This call is organized by CISA. We ask that you not use third-party automated transcription, recording, and note-taking services on the call.
U.S Citizenship required to participate for this event.
In-Person registration has been CLOSED! Participation is only available VIRTUALLY.
Registration Closes Aug 17th.
Register For This EventWednesday, August 19, 2026
Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Exercise Execution: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
**Please be aware that lunch is not provided as part of the exercise.**
1110 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
11th Floor, Conference Room 1128 B-C
From Virginia I-66:
Take Exit 71
You will exit I-66 onto Fairfax Drive
Take a left onto N Wakefield St in Ballston Plaza.
You'll come to a stop sign with three parking garage options.
From DC I-66:
Take Exit 71
Take a left onto N Glebe Road
Take left into the "Melting Pot" garage entrance. A parking sign will be visible on the corner of the parking access alley and N Glebe Road called "Ballston Plaza."
Park at the 1110 N Glebe Public Parking Garage.
Take the elevator to the main lobby or the 7th floor security station for screening.
Accessible via the Orange and Silver lines.
Exit the metro at the Ballston-MU Station.
Turn left and walk down Fairfax Drive toward N Glebe Road.
Cross N Glebe Road and turn right, walking past Starbucks and Booeymongers.
1110 N Glebe Road will be on the left side.
Doors to the main lobby are between Ballston CrossFit studio and SER Restaurant. Exercise participants will be met and escorted from the main lobby to the 7th floor security station. At security, you will be required to provide a valid government photo ID, driver's license, or passport. Upon your completion with security, CISA staff will direct you to Conference Room 1128 B-C on the 11th Floor.
There are a few nearby restaurants. Some examples include:
Kristin Lockwood
Work Cell: 202-731-3451
Jake Dutton
Work Cell: 202-340-6580
| Time | Duration | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | 60 minutes | Registration and Sign-In |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. | 10 minutes | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | 20 minutes | TSA Cyber Threat Briefing |
| 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. | 10 minutes | Exercise Overview |
| 9:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | 75 minutes | Module 1 |
| 10:55 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. | 30 minutes | Break |
| 11:25 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. | 75 minutes | Module 2 |
| 12:40 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 20 minutes | Hotwash and Closing Comments |