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EMERGE: Defend and Disrupt

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The Mission Demands Full-Spectrum Cyber

September 4 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.
IN COLLABORATION WITH
TaniumZscaler
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GDIT

EMERGE:
Defend and Disrupt

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The Mission Demands Full-Spectrum Cyber

September 4 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.
IN COLLABORATION WITH
TaniumZscaler
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Cyber operations today extend beyond traditional perimeters. Attacks can come from anywhere, target anything, and evolve in real time. Agencies are actively defending, disrupting, and outmaneuvering persistent adversaries. As threats grow more sophisticated and relentless, the mission is no longer just about protection – it’s about speed, coordination, and taking the initiative. Join government and industry leaders to explore how agencies are strengthening cyber collaboration, accelerating response, and adopting more forward-leaning approaches.

Speakers

Wendell "Dell" Foster*
Wendell "Dell" Foster*
Executive Director, Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command, DOD
Jennifer Link*
Jennifer Link*
CISO, CIA
Anne Marie Schumann
Anne Marie Schumann
Principal Cyber Advisor, Dept. of the Navy
Chris Butera
Chris Butera
Acting Deputy Executive Assistant Director for Cyber, CISA
Ryan Higgins*
Ryan Higgins*
CISO, Dept. of Commerce
Erin Shepley*
Erin Shepley*
Deputy Associate Director, Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, CISA
Manny Medrano
Manny Medrano
Office Director, Cybersecurity Monitoring and Operations, Dept. of State
Aaron Bedrowsky
Aaron Bedrowsky
SVP, Intelligence and Homeland Security, GDIT
Dr. John Sahlin
Dr. John Sahlin
VP, Cyber Solutions, GDIT
Matt Hayden
Matt Hayden
VP, Cyber & Emerging Threats, GDIT
David Carroll
David Carroll
VP, Cyber Capability, Engineering & Strategy, GDIT
Dr. Matthew McFadden
Dr. Matthew McFadden
VP, Cyber, GDIT
Ashley Rush
Ashley Rush
President, Praxis Engineering
Dr. Mischa Beckett
Dr. Mischa Beckett
Director, Cyber Threat Intelligence, GDIT
Ryan Deslauriers
Ryan Deslauriers
Cybersecurity Director, GDIT
Sean Connelly
Sean Connelly
Executive Director, Global Zero Trust Strategy and Policy, Zscaler
Billy Mitchell
Billy Mitchell
SVP & Executive Editor, Scoop News Group


* Pending Agency Approval