Past event: Cyber Security for National Defense Symposium 2017

Advancing Cyber Capabilities in Support of Multi-Domain Battle

This symposium will focus on the policy and operations necessary to ensure freedom of operation and defense of U.S. Networks. With a keen focus on policy and technology, this event will discuss the methods employed to defend critical networks, as well as the freedom to operate within the cyber domain. The symposium will also discuss current initiatives that promote interagency and interdepartmental coordination on cyber security strategies.


New topics for this year's Symposium

  • Using automated systems to enhance speed and scale of cyber operations
  • Defending and Protecting DoD networks through enhanced cyber situational awareness
  • Integrating Cyber and EW components for enhanced capabilities
  • Synchronizing warfighting elements in support of multi-domain battle
  • Designing, building, deploying and integrating capabilities for the future fight
  • The effects of elevating US Cyber Command to a Combatant Command
  • Increasing and enhancing network security with the aid of industry
  • DHS Policy regarding security and resiliency of the nation's critical infrastructure against physical and cyber risk

Why You Should Attend this Symposium

As the Cyber Domain expands, the US Government and private sector must enhance technology and expand operations to effectively operate and defend against threats in cyberspace. Rapid advancements by malicious actors increasingly interfere, deter, and degrade our defense and commercial networks. Cyber intrusions also threaten the ability of US defense and security personnel to operate effectively.

This symposium will focus on policy, operations, and technology designed to defend critical networks and allow for the freedom of operation in the Cyber Domain. The event will also discuss critical infrastructure protection and the role of DHS and the commercial sector.

Our team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Summits' content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in human and technical intelligence analysis from military cyber commanders to key policy-makers across military and civilian offices. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.

Early Confirmed Speakers

  • Lt Gen Scott Rice, USAF, Director, Air National Guard
  • Maj Gen Burke “Ed” Wilson, USAF, Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense Senior Military Advisor for Cyber, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, OSD      
  • Maj Gen Patrick Higby, USAF, Director, Cyberspace Strategy and Policy Office Information Officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
  • BG Joseph McGee, USA, Deuputy Commander for Operations, US Army Cyber Command          
  • MG Garrett Yee, USA, Director, Cybersecurity Directorate HQDA CIO/G6
  • Essye Miller (Confirmed), Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity, DoD

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The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.

Venue

Mary M. Gates Learning Center
701 N Fairfax St, 22314
Alexandria, VA, USA

At Our Symposium You Have the Ability to:

  • Gain Education & Insight:  Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing those tasked with developing advanced cybersecurity practices.
  • Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to discover some of the latest technologies related to Cyber Security.
  • Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are given the opportunity to address our speaker faculty with their questions or comments.


Venue

Mary M. Gates Learning Center
701 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA
http://www.marygateslearningcenter.com

Hotel Rooms  are available at a discounted rate at:
SHERATON SUITES OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA
801 North St. Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
www.sheraton.com\suitesalexandria
(two walking blocks from the Mary M. Gates learning center)
* Please identify that you are with Defense Strategies Institute to receive your discount.

Parking:
There is parking available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Enter at lobby level and request a day parking ticket. (There is no parking at the Learning Center for delegates, and street parking is limited to 2 hours.)
Event details
Organizer : DSI
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-15930