Technical Inquiries (TIs)

The core function of CSIAC is to answer technical questions using our in-house technical personnel, vast DoD information resources, and our extensive network of subject matter experts (SMEs). CSIAC has technical staff available to conduct technical research in order to give you a head start on your analysis or study in any of our technical focus areas. We offer a free 4-hour TI research service or, for slightly larger research efforts, we offer an extended technical inquiry (ETI) service.

Technical Inquiry Features

Our TIs include the following to help you with your research:

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Literature Searches

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Document Requests

Dissemination of technical reports to authorized users

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SME Referrals

Contacts and connections with relevant, technical SMEs

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Free Technical Inquiry Services

CSIAC’s free TI service offers 4 hours of free research per inquiry on any topic within our technical focus areas. Typical TI efforts may include answering technical questions, literature searches, document requests, or referrals to SMEs. Completed responses are compiled and delivered to the inquirer in less than 10 business days.

 

How to Submit a New Technical Inquiry

Log in to our member portal using a CAC, ECA, or PIV and then complete the New Technical Inquiry form.

Users without a CAC, ECA, or PIV can email us at contact@csiac.org with the inquirer's name, email address, organization, active government contract number (if applicable), the technical inquiry, and any additional details.

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Extended Technical Inquiry (ETI) Services

ETIs are externally funded research efforts that go slightly beyond 4 research hours. ETIs require between 5 and 160 technical hours of research, with a $50K maximum ceiling and period of performance up to 2 months.

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Notable Inquiries

Notable TIs are findings and/or summaries of responses to the most recent and impactful technical inquiries submitted by CSIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support.

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By default, only content within your selected technical focus areas is displayed throughout the site. You can update your technical focus areas in your profile or temporarily filter the content here.

The State of 5G Technology and Applications to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Military

What is the state of 5G technology (and beyond) as it applies to the DoD and military?

Banking Security Framework

What cyber risk assessment framework best fits the banking sector?

Security-Conscious Password Behavior From the End-User’s Perspective

How do end-users perceive their own password security practices, and how does this behavior differ from acceptable standards?

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): The Road to Compliance

What are the major requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for DoD contractors and subcontractors?

Privacy Impact Assessment: The Foundation for Managing Privacy Risk

What is the industry standard for performing a privacy impact assessment?

Assessing the Operational System Risk Imposed by the Infrastructure Deployment Pipeline Workflow

What is the operational system risk imposed by the infrastructure deployment pipeline workflow?

Example Inquiries

Example TIs are samples of the wide range of technical inquiries submitted by CSIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support. They are intended to show the breadth of information requests we receive.

What Risk Management Framework and Authority to Operate use authorizations of extended reality technology are available within the U.S. Army/Department of Defense?

September 26, 2024

What information is available on the Standard Wargame Integration Facilitation Toolkit (SWIFT)?

September 26, 2024

Can common access card certificates be extracted via application programming interface calls?

August 14, 2024

What is the effect of collaborative gaming on team building, cohesion, and culture?

July 18, 2024

How are cybertools and cybertechnologies used in differentiating between automated reconnaissance and enumeration events and hands-on-keyboard events?

July 18, 2024

What are the use cases of intent-based networking in U.S. Department of Defense tactical networks?

July 18, 2024