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Certified Technology Integration Leader for Defense (CTILD)
The "Certified Technology Integration Leader for Defense (CTILD)" course provides leaders with frameworks for integrating emerging technologies into defense architectures. Topics include interoperability, system lifecycle management, and strategic adoption planning. With adversaries seeking to exploit integration gaps, the course emphasizes cybersecurity measures to safeguard complex, interconnected defense systems. Leaders leave prepared to accelerate innovation while defending against cross-domain cyber risks.
Provider Information
Tonex, Inc.
6275 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, TX 75093
Course Overview
None
Learning Objectives
- Map mission threads to technical architectures and interface standards.
- Plan interoperability, data exchange, and API mediation across legacy and modern systems.
- Run test and evaluation (T&E) and OT&E gates to validate performance in the loop.
- Manage configuration, versioning, and rollback strategies across platforms.
- Align sustainment, training, and documentation for smooth fielding and upgrades.
- Cybersecurity impact: Apply zero trust controls and SBOM-based risk management across the integration stack.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Feedback
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