Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Hours
  • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
Tracks:

    Monday, August 18, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Registration Hours
    • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
    Tracks:

      Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Artificial Intelligence's Influence on Cybersecurity: Fighting Today's Problems with Tomorrow's Technologies
      • Room: Lamar B/C
      Since the inception of generative AI, the landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved significantly, transforming from a novelty to an essential tool in various domains, including cybersecurity and electronic warfare (EW). While many have become familiar with generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, understanding the broader scope of AI and its impact on these fields remains a challenge. In this session, we will delve into the definition of AI, explore its various types and approaches, and provide a framework for understanding its practical implications within both cybersecurity and EW. We will highlight recent advancements, such as the use of specialized... ...read more...
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker (confirmed)
      Jeff Felice
      Executive Vice President, Client Services
      Applied Technology Academy
      Tracks:

        Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

        AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Golf Tournament (Separate Registration Required)
        • Room: Eisenhower Lakes Golf Course
        Click here for registration and sponsorship details.....
        Tracks:

          Monday, August 18, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

          AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: One Mission, Many Guardians: Unifying Federal, Local, Industry and Military for Homeland Security
          • Room: Lamar B/C
          An exploration of the evolving concept of Homeland Security with an emphasis on the necessity of a unified, multisector approach to safeguarding the nation’s critical infrastructure and public safety. As threats grow more complex, ranging from cyberattacks and deepfakes to natural disasters and supply chain disruptions, the traditional boundaries between military defense, civilian government, federal responsibilities, and private sector capabilities continue to blur. This briefing examines the core question: What is Homeland Security today and who is responsible for executing it. It will highlight how no single entity can shoulder the burden alone. Instead, effective Homeland Security demands, coordinated activities... ...read more...
          Speaker(s)
          Speaker (confirmed)
          Klint Walker
          Cyber Security Advisor for Region IV
          Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
          Tracks:

            Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

            PAI/OSINT Capture the Flag (Separate Registration Required)
            • Room: Georgia Cyber Center

              Monday, August 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

              AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Zero Trust: The Key to Non-Kinetic Dominance in Multi-Domain Operations
              • Room: Lamar B/C
              Non-kinetic dominance in multi-domain operations relies on secure, resilient, and adaptive systems that support operational readiness across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. The Department of Defense (DoD) Zero Trust Strategy, released in October 2022 by the Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office (PfMO), serves as a critical framework for addressing modern threats. It outlines the activities and outcomes needed to achieve Target and Advanced Zero Trust implementation levels, with the Target level representing the minimum standard to secure the Department's Data, Applications, and Assets (DAAS) against known risks. This strategy, informed by work from NIST, DISA, NSA, and CISA, defines... ...read more...
              Speaker(s)
              Speaker (confirmed)
              Rich Johnson
              Principal Sales Engineer
              Zscaler
              Tracks:

                Monday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: AI Governance Ethical Development
                • Room: Lamar B/C
                The increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies globally provides a massive opportunity for humanity. However, as is the case with any disruptive technology, there are also threats that introduce significant risks, not only to cyber security. Effectively managing these inherent risks is key to leveraging AI in a balanced way....
                Speaker(s)
                Panelist (confirmed)
                Angela Hinton
                Education Working Group Lead, HISPI AI Think Tank - Project Cerebellum
                Panelist (confirmed)
                Steve Hodges
                State Chief Information Security Officer
                Georgia Technology Authority
                Panelist (confirmed)
                Taiye Lambo
                Founder, HISPI AI Think Tank - Project Cerebellum
                Speaker (confirmed)
                COL Kathy Swacina, USA (Ret.)
                Advocacy Working Group Lead, HISPI AI Think Tank -- Project Cerebellum
                Tracks:
                  AFCEA Preferred Provider Session: Attacking and Defending Mission Critical ICS Assets
                  • Room: Estes A
                  Industrial Control Systems (ICS) run the physical world. These environments used to run unnoticed. Now, they are a target. An understanding of the difference in ICS deployments between corporate environments is necessary to defend or attack them. This presentation will provide a brief overview of ICS environments, the Operational Technology (OT) resources that support them, and the reasons why ICS/OT deployments exist with known and easily exploitable vulnerabilities. The presentation will use known attacks from 2024 to help outline the attack and defense process. Attendees will be provided with a simple framework for thinking about these environments, enabling them to... ...read more...
                  Speaker(s)
                  Speaker (confirmed)
                  Don Weber
                  Principal Consultant and Founder
                  Cutaway Security, LLC
                  Tracks:

                    Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                    Warrant Officer BOD/Council of CW5's Meeting (By Invitation Only)
                    • Room: Estes B

                      Monday, August 18, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Building Blocks for CMMC Maturity and Opportunities to Help Protect the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Supply Chain
                      • Room: Lamar B/C
                      The DoD is implementing a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) that offers a consistent roadmap for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and beyond, to mature its overall Cybersecurity capabilities in a proactive way to enhance their business case, protect their brand, while protecting our Nation's Economy and Security. The CMMC ecosystem consists of various organizations managed and coordinated by the CyberAB and the Cybersecurity Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO), they currently include: Organizations Seeking Compliance (OSC) CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAO) Provisional Assessors/ Certified CMMC Professionals/ Certified CMMC Assessors Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) Registered Practitioner (RP)/ Registered Practitioner Advanced... ...read more...
                      Speaker(s)
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Fernando Machado
                      Managing Principal and Chief Information Security Officer
                      Cybersec Investments
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Greg Manson
                      Vice President of Tego Advisory Services
                      TEGO
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Tobias Musser
                      CEO MNS Group, RP
                      MNS Group
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Ali Pabrai
                      Chief Executive Officer
                      ecfirst
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Dan Turissini
                      Chair
                      AFCEA Homeland Security Committee
                      Tracks:
                        AFCEA Preferred Provider Session: AI Co-Pilots
                        • Room: Estes A
                        As AI Co-Pilots rapidly integrate into data-rich environments across government and enterprise sectors, cyber professionals must adapt to new security paradigms. This presentation explores the evolving skill set required to configure and secure AI-driven systems while addressing emerging threats, ethical complexities, and global security challenges. With logical reasoning and automation taking center stage, IT professionals must pivot towards securing AI logic, ensuring model integrity, and navigating ethical ambiguity in a globalized digital landscape....
                        Speaker(s)
                        Speaker (confirmed)
                        Elliott Lynn, Ph.D.
                        Associate Professor, School of Security and Global Studies, American Public University System
                        Co-Director, Center for Cyber Defense, American Military University and American Public University System
                        Tracks:

                          Monday, August 18, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                          AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: What is the Value of Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Exercise Development for all Levels of Government and What are We Really Testing?
                          • Room: Lamar B/C
                          Speaker(s)
                          Panelist (confirmed)
                          Marina Alvarez
                          Senior Technical Leader
                          Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute
                          Panelist (confirmed)
                          Klint Walker
                          Cyber Security Advisor for Region IV
                          Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
                          Panelist (confirmed)
                          Paul Wertz
                          CEO and President, Technology Sherpa
                          President, AFCEA Atlanta Chapter
                          Tracks:
                            AFCEA Preferred Provider Session: Securing Our Sentinels: Protecting Military AI Models from Data Poisoning, Evasion, and Extraction​
                            • Room: Estes A
                            As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integral to modern military capabilities, the AI models themselves transform into high-value targets for adversaries. Protecting these "digital sentinels" requires a comprehensive security strategy addressing unique vulnerabilities throughout the AI lifecycle, from data ingestion to model deployment and operation. Frameworks such as the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model (LLM) Applications and the MITRE ATLAS (Adversarial Threat Landscape for AI Systems) provide guidance for understanding and mitigating these threats. Model Theft are directly applicable to military AI systems, where exploitation could lead to compromised intelligence, mission failure, or the loss of strategic technological... ...read more...
                            Speaker(s)
                            Speaker (confirmed)
                            Mike Morris
                            Associate Dean and Senior Director, ASCSIA, BSCSIA and MSCSIA Programs
                            Western Governors University
                            Tracks:

                              Monday, August 18, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

                              Extended Registration Hours
                              • Room: Main Lobby - Second Level
                              Tracks:

                                Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

                                Registration Hours
                                • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
                                Tracks:

                                  Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                                  Morning Coffee Break
                                  • Room: Plaza Lobby/Riverwalk Hallway
                                  Tracks:

                                    Tuesday, August 19, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

                                    Welcome & Opening Keynote
                                    • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                    Speaker(s)
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    MG Ryan M. Janovic, USA
                                    Commanding General
                                    U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    Office of Mayor Garnett L. Johnson
                                    Office of the Mayor of Augusta
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
                                    President and Chief Executive Officer
                                    AFCEA International
                                    Tracks:

                                      Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                                      Coffee Break
                                      • Room: Exhibit Area
                                      Tracks:

                                        Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

                                        Networking Break/View Exhibits/Coffee Break
                                        • Room: Exhibit Area
                                        Tracks:

                                          Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                          Exhibit Hours
                                          • Room: Exhibit Area
                                          Tracks:

                                            Tuesday, August 19, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                            Fortifying DoD Operational Technology: Securing the Cyber Battlefield Against Nation-State Threats
                                            • Room: Estes B
                                            Nation-state adversaries are exploiting vulnerabilities across DoD operational technology (OT) supply chains, embedding trojanized devices in military facilities and targeting critical infrastructure that supports both defense operations and civilian sectors. These cyber-enabled threats—ranging from ransomware crippling fuel pipelines to malware infiltrating industrial safety systems—undermine military readiness and threaten national security. As geopolitical tensions rise, the cyber battlefield is becoming a decisive front, where compromised OT can erode the warfighter’s advantage before kinetic conflict even begins. To maintain operational dominance, the DoD must implement a proactive, layered defense. Modernizing legacy OT with secure-by-design controls, Zero Trust architectures, tamper-resistant firmware, and continuous monitoring... ...read more...
                                            Speaker(s)
                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                            Michael McLaughlin
                                            Co-Leader, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Group and Principal Policy Advisor
                                            Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                            Kathryn Wang
                                            Principal, Public Sector
                                            SandboxAQ
                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                            Chuck Weissenborn
                                            Chief Technology Officer
                                            Dragos
                                            Tracks:
                                              Industry Session: TBD
                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                NIH NITAAC Session
                                                • Room: Cumming
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                Ricky Clark
                                                Director
                                                NITAAC
                                                  The Electromagnetic Fight: Transformation in Contact
                                                  • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                  This panel provides insight into how the operational force is actively driving transformation in contact concepts related to electromagnetic warfare (EW). Discussions will center on lessons learned from recent and ongoing conflicts where EW plays a prominent role. Panelists will share actions taken to address identified gaps in EW capabilities and outline future plans for continuous improvement. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the evolving application of EW in modern warfare and its impact on operational effectiveness. Attendees will better understand the actions the operational force is taking to implement lessons learned from recent conflicts, the fielding and employment of new... ...read more...
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                                  CW5 Travis W. Ysen, USA
                                                  Senior Technology Advisor, G39
                                                  U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                  SGM Nicholas Perez-Santalla, USA
                                                  Senior U.S. Army Spectrum Manager and Operations Sergeant Major
                                                  U.S. Army Forces Command, G6

                                                    Tuesday, August 19, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

                                                    TIAD Information Advantage/Information Dominance in MDO
                                                    • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                    The panel will explore the current Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD) challenges in attaining and sustaining Information dominance within Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). The discussion aims to provide the audience with a comprehensive understanding of TIAD’s emerging role in MDO, the essential requirements for its mission execution, and the potential material solutions needed to achieve dominance in a complex information environment....
                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                    COL Steven Simmons, USA
                                                    ACM Cyber Director
                                                    Joint Force Headquarters (Army) - Cyber
                                                    Tracks:

                                                      Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                                      International Military & Collegiate Capture the Flag (Separate Registration Required)
                                                      • Room: Georgia Cyber Center
                                                      Tracks:

                                                        Tuesday, August 19, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                        AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Changing the Game – The Role of Zero Trust in Modernizing OT Cybersecurity
                                                        • Room: Estes A
                                                        The rise in the number and sophistication of cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure necessitates urgent action to improve Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS)-specific cybersecurity. Digital environments present a threat landscape with vulnerabilities. A cyber-attack causing malfunction or disruption is an important consideration. Not only is an attack that causes disruption a threat to the reliability of our critical infrastructure, but it is an important safety concern. Threats and challenges are moving too fast to be met with the same security solutions. We must change the playbook. Zero trust provides a framework to deploy needed advanced technology solutions on... ...read more...
                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                        David A. (Dave) Forbes
                                                        Principal/Director
                                                        Booz Allen Hamilton
                                                        Tracks:
                                                          Emerging Leaders Disruptive by Design: Utilizing Existing Enterprise Systems to Combat Fraud, Waste and Abuse
                                                          • Room: Lamar A
                                                          As government agencies often experience pressure to acquire new tools to address emerging threats, capabilities of current enterprise systems are often overlooked. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) is a significant concern that manifests uniquely across various organizations, as risks range from outstanding financial losses to national security vulnerabilities. This panel examines how agencies can leverage their existing enterprise systems to reduce FWA, providing actionable strategies for integrating existing software to proactively address unique FWA challenges. Effective detection, prevention, and mitigation of FWA demands extensive industry knowledge and advanced technical capability integrated with a comprehensive understanding of a federal agency’s organizational... ...read more...
                                                          Tracks:
                                                            Research Presentation
                                                            • Room: Cumming
                                                            Tracks:
                                                              The Future Force: Transforming Training Across Signal, Cyber, and EW
                                                              • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                              As the Army transforms to meet the demands of Multidomain Operations (MDO), rapidly evolving technologies and the challenge of integrating new capabilities are creating critical training gaps in the Signal, Cyber, and Electronic Warfare (EW) domains. This panel will explore how the Army is adapting institutional and operational training to ensure Soldiers maintain a decisive edge in a contested environment. Panelists will discuss innovative approaches to training including Outcomes-Based-Education, Courseware-as-Code, and Signal Mobile Advanced Regiment Training (S-MART) to address the complexities of fielding and mastering cutting-edge equipment. They will share insights on overcoming challenges related to inconsistent equipment delivery and ensuring... ...read more...
                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                              Todd Boudreau
                                                              Deputy Commandant
                                                              U.S. Army Cyber & Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                              COL Julia M. Donley, USA
                                                              Commandant
                                                              U.S. Army Signal School
                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                              LTC Elvin J. Fortuna, USA
                                                              Director, Technology Innovations Group
                                                              Combined Arms Center
                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                              COL John J. Hosey, USA
                                                              6th Chief of Cyber
                                                              Commandant, U.S. Army Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                              Tracks:
                                                                The Future of Collaborative Experimentation: A Guide to Concept-Focused Warfighting Experimentation
                                                                • Room: Estes B
                                                                ILO a preview into the following year’s CYBER QUEST (which are no longer happening), Vendors come away with an understanding of the new CFWE format, with an emphasis on collaborative experimentation between industry partners to rapidly answer Army operational needs for incorporation into Army modernization....
                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                COL Adam Dykstra, USA
                                                                Director
                                                                Cyber Battle Lab
                                                                Tracks:

                                                                  Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                  Ukraine's Battlefield: Implications for U.S. Army Modernization
                                                                  • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                    Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                    Modernization Roadmap: Tactical Radios
                                                                    • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                    This discussion will cover Army radio and edge user device modernization efforts and initiatives. It will provide insight into the capabilities the Army requires for its’ Soldiers to communicate effectively on an evolving battlefield. Tactics, technologies, and threats are changing rapidly, and the Army’s tactical communication systems must evolve to keep pace. This discussion will inform how the Army and Industry partners can adapt to meet the demands of today and the future....
                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                    COL John L. Harrell, USA
                                                                    Army Capabilities Manager - Tactical Radios
                                                                    Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                      Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                      Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                        Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                                                        Solution Review Showcase
                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                          Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                          Research Presentation
                                                                          • Room: Cumming
                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                            Tuesday, August 19, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                            Afternoon Refreshment Break
                                                                            • Room: Reynolds Street/Outdoor Pavilion
                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                              Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                              Modernization Roadmap: Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                              • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                              The Army Capability Manager for EW and the Program Manager for EW&C have a direct discussion on the critical interplay between defining future EW requirements and executing rapid acquisition strategies – particularly through the innovative “Transformation in Contact” (TiC) process....
                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                              COL Leslie D. Gorman, USA
                                                                              Army Capability Manager - Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                              Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                              LTC Matthew Sherburne, P.E., USA
                                                                              Military Deputy of Army Capability Manager Electromagnetic Warfare (ACM EW)
                                                                              Cyber Capability Development Integration Directorate
                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                              Kenneth W. Strayer
                                                                              Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber
                                                                              PEO IEW&S
                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                                                Joint PEO Panel
                                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                BG Kevin Chaney, USA
                                                                                Deputy Program Executive Officer
                                                                                Command, Control Communications- Tactical
                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                BG Robert J. (RJ) Mikesh, Jr., USA
                                                                                Deputy Program Executive Officer
                                                                                Enterprise Information Systems
                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                BG Shane J. Taylor, USA
                                                                                Chief of Staff
                                                                                ASA(ALT)
                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                  Tuesday, August 19, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

                                                                                  Modernization Roadmap: Networks and Services
                                                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                  The U.S. Army is prioritizing rapid modernization to maintain overmatch in a dynamic threat environment. This session details the Army’s approach to accelerating capability delivery through collaborative experimentation with industry partners by building teams and solving problems, focusing on identifying and rapidly addressing critical operational gaps....
                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                  COL Scott V. MacDonald, USA
                                                                                  Army Capabilities Manager - Networks and Services
                                                                                  Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                    Tuesday, August 19, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                    AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: The Role of Quality Data in Driving Reliable AI Outcomes
                                                                                    • Room: Estes A
                                                                                    In an era where cyber threats are growing in complexity and scale, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a critical component in modern cybersecurity frameworks. However, the effectiveness of AI-driven threat detection, risk assessment, and automated response systems is heavily dependent on the quality of data being processed. Poor data quality characterized by inconsistencies, inaccuracies, or biases can lead to false positives, missed threats, and flawed security decisions, ultimately undermining the efficacy of AI solutions. This panel will explore why high-quality, well-governed, and diverse data is essential for leveraging AI in cybersecurity. Experts will discuss best practices for data collection, validation,... ...read more...
                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                    Shivaji Sengupta
                                                                                    Founder and CEO
                                                                                    NXTKey Corporation
                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                    Col Bryant Glando, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                    Director - Cyber Space Security
                                                                                    Athena Technology Group Inc.
                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                    LTC Chase Hasbrouck, USA
                                                                                    U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                    Lorri Janssen-Anessi
                                                                                    former Deputy Director of Engagements and Policy, NSAG
                                                                                    Director of External Cyber Assessments, BlueVoyant
                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                      Cyber Resilience as a Deterrence
                                                                                      • Room: Cumming
                                                                                      Defense agencies face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats across all domains, making cyber resilience essential for deterrence and mission assurance. This session will explore how cyber resilience, defined as anticipating, withstanding, and recovering from the inevitable cyber events, ensures operational advantage without physical force across all domains.  Central to this is data centricity - treating data as the most critical asset and ensuring its protection, governance, and availability at all times. This means focusing on protecting the data itself through classification, encryption, strict access controls, and continuous monitoring. Combined with proactive data security and Zero Trust, this approach ensures critical systems and information remain... ...read more...
                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                      Travis Rosiek
                                                                                      Public Sector CTO
                                                                                      Rubrik
                                                                                      Tracks:
                                                                                        Dark Entry: How Adversaries Slip Past Army Cyber Defenses
                                                                                        • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                        Nation-state actors are infiltrating Army networks through persistent cyber intrusions, exploiting trusted systems while your defenses remain clueless. The brutal truth: your security tools are failing, and misconceptions about ‘secure’ infrastructure fuel the crisis. This session dismantles five deadly myths falsely accepted as cyber resilience and actionable tactics to fight back. •Firewalls? Breached daily by sophisticated adversaries. •NOC/SOC dashboards? Buried in noise, blind to critical threats. •Trusted devices? Backdoors for enemy entry. •Bots and non-human identities? Outnumbering humans, dodging zero trust. •Classic encryption? Obsolete against post-quantum attacks. We’ll dissect how adversaries exploit these gaps, from trojanized supply chain hardware to stealthy AI-driven attacks, including China’s covert cellular... ...read more...
                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                        Ashley Jantzen, PMP
                                                                                        Director of Energy and Infrastructure
                                                                                        Intreped Partners
                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                        Paul J. Lilly, Ph.D., DM, MBA, PMP
                                                                                        CTO
                                                                                        Intreped Partners
                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                        Kathryn Wang
                                                                                        Principal, Public Sector
                                                                                        SandboxAQ
                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                          Growing the Next Generation of Cyber Talent
                                                                                          • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                          The increasing prevalence of cyber threats highlight the critical need for the Department of Defense to have a capable and ready cyber workforce.  Developing such a workforce involves a multi-disciplinary approach across policy, program development, strategy, data analytics, and data science that will drive innovation and development across the cyber workforce.  This presentation will provide information on the DoD CIO’s by Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, DoD Cyber Workforce Framework, DoD 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management and Qualification Program, Academic Outreach, and Cyber Excepted Service. Through targeted initiatives, investment in personnel, and a commitment to continuous development activities, we can build and... ...read more...
                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                          Mark S. Gorak
                                                                                          Principal Director, Resources and Analysis, and Director, Cyber Academic Engagement Office
                                                                                          Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer
                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                            Industry Session: TBD
                                                                                            • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                              Warrant Officer Panel Professional: PME Modernization – How the Warrant Officer COHORT is Transforming Primary Military Education to Adapt to Ever Changing Army Requirements and Technical Needs
                                                                                              • Room: Estes B
                                                                                              How the WO COHORT is Transforming Primary Military Education to Adapt to Ever Changing Army Requirements and Technical Needs ...
                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                              Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                              CW5 Paul E. Sankey, USA
                                                                                              Command Chief Warrant Officer
                                                                                              U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                              Panelist (invited)
                                                                                              CW4 James Daniel Jr., USA
                                                                                              Senior ARNG Cyber Warrant Officer Advisor
                                                                                              U.S. Army
                                                                                              Panelist (invited)
                                                                                              CW4 William D. Howard, USA
                                                                                              Technical Director, Cyber Training and Education Directorate
                                                                                              U.S. Army Cyber School
                                                                                              Panelist (invited)
                                                                                              CW5 Brian D. Matthews, USA
                                                                                              Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch
                                                                                              U.S. Army Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                                                              Panelist (invited)
                                                                                              CW5 Willie Newkirk, USA
                                                                                              Technical Director
                                                                                              U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                              Panelist (invited)
                                                                                              CW5 Chris R. Westbrook, USA
                                                                                              Regimental Chief Warrant Officer
                                                                                              U.S. Army Signal Regiment at Fort Gordon
                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                Tuesday, August 19, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                Daily Closing Address
                                                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                  Tuesday, August 19, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

                                                                                                  Research Presentation
                                                                                                  • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                    Tuesday, August 19, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                                    Networking Happy Hour
                                                                                                    • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                                      Coffee Break
                                                                                                      • Room: Plaza Lobby/Riverwalk Hallway
                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                        Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                        Registration Hours
                                                                                                        • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                                          AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Forging the Future: NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified and the Quantum Cyber Warfighter
                                                                                                          • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                          As cyber threats evolve in complexity and scale, the National Security Agency (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) framework has become a cornerstone of secure communications and classified data protection. But beyond its immediate security benefits, CSfC plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of cyber warfighters under the DoD 8140 workforce development initiative. This presentation explores the critical integration of NSA CSfC trusted integrator training within the DoD 8140 framework, preparing cyber professionals with the expertise to implement secure, scalable classified solutions. From multi-site Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to mobile access capabilities, CSfC-trained specialists ensure operational resilience in... ...read more...
                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                          Darnell Washington
                                                                                                          President and CEO
                                                                                                          SecureXperts
                                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                                            Bridging the Gap: Leveraging C2 Fix to Deliver Immediate Capabilities
                                                                                                            • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                            This panel examines how C2 Fix provides immediate C2 improvements, while building the foundation for future NGC2 capabilities....
                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                            CW5 John M. (Matt) McDougall, USA
                                                                                                            Senior Technical Advisor, G6
                                                                                                            U.S. Army Forces Command
                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                            COL Shermoan L. Daiyaan, USA
                                                                                                            Project Manager, Mission Command
                                                                                                            Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N)
                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                            BG Marne L. Sutten, USA
                                                                                                            Director, Network C4 Services and Integration
                                                                                                            Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G6
                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                            MG James D. (Jim) Turinetti, IV, USA
                                                                                                            Commanding General, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics
                                                                                                            Commanding Senior Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground
                                                                                                              The Tyranny of Distance: Non-Kinetic Operations in the Indo-Pacific
                                                                                                              • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                                              The Senior Signal Leader Panel will address a defining characteristic of the Pacific Theater: The Tyranny of Distance! Vast geographical intervals present significant challenges to command and control, and complicate the execution of kinetic and non-kinetic operations throughout the Indo-Pacific Theater. This panel will explore how these distances uniquely challenge modern strategies and the critical need for robust, resilient, and reliable long haul transport and communication networks, that are maximize the Joint Forces ability to maneuver in within a denied, degraded, intermittent connectivity, or limited bandwidth (DDIL) environment. Senior leaders will discuss joint and multinational communication considerations essential for interoperability... ...read more...
                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                              Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                              COL Alton J. Johnson, USA
                                                                                                              Assistant Chief of Staff, G-6
                                                                                                              U.S. Army Pacific
                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                              COL John J. Agnello, USA
                                                                                                              Commander, 2nd Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD)
                                                                                                              Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)

                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                Morning Keynote
                                                                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                Brandon Pugh
                                                                                                                Principal Cyber Advisor
                                                                                                                Headquarters Department of the Army
                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                  Exhibit Hours
                                                                                                                  • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                    Middle & High School Capture the Flag
                                                                                                                    • Room: Georgia Cyber Center
                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

                                                                                                                      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: ROTC Panel: Risk Management – Fundamental for Cybersecurity
                                                                                                                      • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                                      No situations are risk free! Implementing risk management is a key to good decision-making and is essential for strong cybersecurity. Due to dependence on information technology, leaders in most fields need to understand cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigation options. Join our panel of ROTC cadets as they share their opinions on application of theoretical lessons in cybersecurity to risk management challenges and opportunities they might face in the military....
                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                      Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      COL Stephen A. (Steve) Roberts, Ph.D., USA
                                                                                                                      Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC
                                                                                                                      Norwich University
                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      Frank Alano
                                                                                                                      Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                                      Norwich University
                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      Aiden Burris
                                                                                                                      Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                                      Norwich University
                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      Doran Schwartz
                                                                                                                      Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                                      Norwich University
                                                                                                                      Tracks:
                                                                                                                        Future Force Architecture: Implications of Next Generation C2
                                                                                                                        • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                                                        This panel is focused on future force design and the benefits of the Army’s Next Generation C2 model, delivering enhanced command and control capabilities across all echelons....
                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        COL Shermoan L. Daiyaan, USA
                                                                                                                        Project Manager, Mission Command
                                                                                                                        Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N)
                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        COL(P) Michael R. Kaloostian, USA
                                                                                                                        Director, Command and Control Cross-Functional Team
                                                                                                                        Army Futures Command
                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        BG Shane J. Taylor, USA
                                                                                                                        Chief of Staff
                                                                                                                        ASA(ALT)
                                                                                                                        Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                        COL Julia M. Donley, USA
                                                                                                                        Commandant
                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                                          Industry Session: TBD
                                                                                                                          • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                                                            Panel Session: Equipping the Force at the Speed of Transformation
                                                                                                                            • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                            This panel examines efforts to accelerate acquisition and deliver to meet the needs of a continuously adapting force....
                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            COL Christian A. (Chris) Haffey, USA
                                                                                                                            Director
                                                                                                                            Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                            Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                            Melanie C. Butler
                                                                                                                            Deputy Director of Integration
                                                                                                                            HQDA
                                                                                                                            Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                            COL Scott Gallaway, USA
                                                                                                                            Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                            David A. Meyer
                                                                                                                            Director, Futures Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                            Futures and Concepts Center
                                                                                                                            Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                            Laurence M. Mixon
                                                                                                                            Special Assistant to the Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                                            Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
                                                                                                                            Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                            Michael Monteleone
                                                                                                                            Director
                                                                                                                            All-Domain Sensing Cross-Functional Team (ADS CFT)
                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                                              AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Small Business Workshop, Session 1
                                                                                                                              • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 AM - 3:50 PM

                                                                                                                                Cyber Research Showcase Presentations
                                                                                                                                • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                                                  Plenary Session
                                                                                                                                  • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                  Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  Leonel T. (Leo) Garciga
                                                                                                                                  Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                  U.S. Department of the Army
                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                    Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                                                                                    • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                                                      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Borderland -- An Operational Technology Experiment
                                                                                                                                      • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                                                      In 2025, recently Borderland - a workshop in Finland brought together members of academia, defense, government officials, private companies and investors to focus on developing a blueprint for operationalizing technology experimentation. Examples include 5g/6g, Drone Operations, Sensor Technologies, and Real-time Situational Awareness in the Modern Arctic Battlefield. The panel will discuss these opportunities emphasizing the cybersecurity challenges in each. Comparing to similar issues in the United States. Finally, there will an opportunity for collaboration and sharing contact information to solve these business cases....
                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                      Jeff Evans
                                                                                                                                      Principal Research Engineer, Information & Cyber Science Directorate
                                                                                                                                      Georgia Tech Research Institute
                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                      1st.Lt Jarkko Surakka, Finnish Air Force Reserves
                                                                                                                                      CEO
                                                                                                                                      Epinova Oy
                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                      COL Kathy Swacina, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                      Advocacy Working Group Lead, HISPI AI Think Tank -- Project Cerebellum
                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                      Stacy Vaughn
                                                                                                                                      AFCEA Small Business Committee
                                                                                                                                      Director of Business Strategy, SherpaWerx
                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                      Paul Wertz
                                                                                                                                      CEO and President, Technology Sherpa
                                                                                                                                      President, AFCEA Atlanta Chapter
                                                                                                                                      Tracks:
                                                                                                                                        Dominating the Spectrum: Enabling Success in LSCO
                                                                                                                                        • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                                                                        Drawing lessons from Ukraine, this panel examines how electromagnetic spectrum dominance is critical for success in large-scale combat operations and countering modern threats....
                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        LTC Benjamin Schneller, USA
                                                                                                                                        Assistant Commandant
                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        SGM Oladapo S. Agboola, USA
                                                                                                                                        Signal Proponent
                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        Chad Fox
                                                                                                                                        Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyberspace, and Cyber Security Expert
                                                                                                                                        Command and Control - Cross Functional Team ( C2-CFT)
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        SGM Nicholas Perez-Santalla, USA
                                                                                                                                        Senior U.S. Army Spectrum Manager and Operations Sergeant Major
                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Forces Command, G6
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        LTC Matthew Sherburne, P.E., USA
                                                                                                                                        Military Deputy of Army Capability Manager Electromagnetic Warfare (ACM EW)
                                                                                                                                        Cyber Capability Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        SGM Thomas M. Titus
                                                                                                                                        Cyber Proponent
                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
                                                                                                                                          Warrant Officer Panel Technical: Data KSAs per MOS
                                                                                                                                          • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                          The Army must achieve Data Superiority is all areas of information, cyber, and electromagnetic warfare to gain dominance over our adversaries. The Army’s technical leaders, the Warrant Officers, must lead the way in adapting innovative ways to gain data superiority...
                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          CW5 David P. (Paul) Lucy, USA
                                                                                                                                          Command Chief Warrant Officer
                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon
                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          CW5 Yrume Fernandez, USA
                                                                                                                                          Command Chief Warrant Officer
                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          CW5 Paul E. Sankey, USA
                                                                                                                                          Command Chief Warrant Officer
                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          CW5 Travis W. Ysen, USA
                                                                                                                                          Senior Technology Advisor, G39
                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 11:40 AM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                                            Solution Review Showcase
                                                                                                                                            • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                              AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: The Global State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity
                                                                                                                                              • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                                                              As Operational Technology (OT) organizations introduce new digital tools and technologies to their environments, their security challenges have grown more complex. Per the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-82r3 (Revision 3), Guide to OT Security, it was noted, while security solutions have been designed to deal with these issues in typical IT systems, special precautions must be taken when introducing these same solutions to OT environments. In some cases, new security solutions that are tailored to the OT environment are needed. This presentation will share critical insights obtained through continued focus on the State of... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                              Ben Brooks
                                                                                                                                              Systems Engineer
                                                                                                                                              Fortinet Federal
                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                                                                                                                Panel Session: Reprogramming for Resilience: Urgency of Rapid EW Reprogramming
                                                                                                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                The future of warfare is inextricably linked to dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum. However, a rapidly evolving threat landscape – underscored by lessons from Ukraine – demands constant adaptation of our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Target Sensing Systems (TSS). This panel will explore the critical need for robust and agile Army EW reprogramming capabilities to maintain a decisive advantage....
                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                David W. May
                                                                                                                                                Senior Cyber Intelligence Advisor
                                                                                                                                                U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                Eric Bowes
                                                                                                                                                Program Officer, Army Reprogramming Analysis Team
                                                                                                                                                Program Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors
                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                CW5 Richard W. Godfrey, USA
                                                                                                                                                Senior Warrant Officer Advisor
                                                                                                                                                U.S. Army Cyber Capability Development and Integration Directorate (CDID)
                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                COL Leslie D. Gorman, USA
                                                                                                                                                Army Capability Manager - Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                                                                                                Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                CW5 Mark (Al) Mollenkopf, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                Science Advisor to The Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                                                                                                                  Implementation of DoD 8140: Deploying an Agile, Capable, and Ready Cyber Workforce
                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                  The increasing prevalence of cyber threats highlight the critical need for the Department of Defense to have a capable and ready cyber workforce. The Department's approach features the implementation of a holistic talent management strategy codified in the DOD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program, featuring an agile and responsive framework that will drive innovation and development across the cyber workforce. Through the DoD 8140, the Department is expanding the qualification program from less than 9,000 positions to roughly 225,000 military, civilian, and contractor positions by establishing foundational and residential qualification criteria for each DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work role. This presentation... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  Matthew Isnor
                                                                                                                                                  Program Lead, Cyber Workforce Development
                                                                                                                                                  Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  Alfredo Rodriguez, III
                                                                                                                                                  Program Lead, Cyber Workforce Data & Analytics
                                                                                                                                                  Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                    CompTIA Learning Solutions Series: The Cybersecurity Viability Trifecta: Visibility, Observability, and Properly-Trained AI
                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                                    It’s no secret that cybersecurity professionals struggle to reduce cost, increase scale, and improve their ability to actively profile every element and characteristic of their organization’s attack surface. For the CompTIA Learning event at TechNet Augusta, join us as we welcome Vectra AI, Keysight, and Cribl. Together, we’ll investigate how organizations manage vulnerabilities and respond to incidents by taking a more data-driven approach. We’ll discuss how organizations are using techniques and technologies such as proactive systems analysis, AI-driven analysis, packet decryption, and packet brokers to enable visibility and observability. Our panelists will regale you with stories about how organizations overcame implementation... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                    James A. Stanger, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                    Chief Technology Evangelist
                                                                                                                                                    CompTIA
                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                    Zachary Vaughn
                                                                                                                                                    Director, Federal Security Engineering
                                                                                                                                                    Vectra AI
                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                    Brennen Wright
                                                                                                                                                    Senior Federal Solutions Architect
                                                                                                                                                    Keysight Technologies
                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Small Business Workshop, Session 2
                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, August 20, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                        AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Why Should the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Have All the Fun?
                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                                                                        This presentation explores how the National Security Agency (NSA)-developed cryptographic frameworks and cybersecurity strategies originally designed to protect National Security Systems can be adapted to safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure. It highlights the cascading benefits of NSAs Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), post-quantum cryptography initiatives, and threat intelligence sharing models in defending sectors like energy, transportation, and telecommunications from nation-state and criminal cyber actors. The speaker will cover the following topics: 1. The NSAs Role in Cybersecurity Leadership - Cryptographic innovation, threat intelligence, and secure-by-design principles - NSAs Cybersecurity Collaboration Center and its impact on the Defense Industrial Base 2. Critical Infrastructure Under... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                        Darnell Washington
                                                                                                                                                        President and CEO
                                                                                                                                                        SecureXperts
                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                          Ubiquitous Sensing
                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                          The role of ubiquitous sensing in enabling increasingly autonomous systems. By providing a rich, real-time understanding of the environment, these systems can operate more effectively, reducing risk to personnel and enhancing mission success....
                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                          COL Leslie D. Gorman, USA
                                                                                                                                                          Army Capability Manager - Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                                                                                                          Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                          David W. May
                                                                                                                                                          Senior Cyber Intelligence Advisor
                                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                            Daily Closing Address
                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                            Keynote (invited)
                                                                                                                                                            LTG Gregory Anderson, USA
                                                                                                                                                            Commanding General and Senior Mission Commander
                                                                                                                                                            XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty
                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                              Navigating and Implementing DoD Cyber Workforce Qualifications (8140)
                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                                              As the Department of Defense (DoD) moves into the implementation phase of the updated cyber workforce requirements, it's essential to equip your team with the step-by-step process needed to meet the impending deadlines. Join us for an interactive session designed to address your specific queries and provide a tailored discussion about putting 8140 to work. We will decipher work roles, explain how to navigate the marketplace, and provide qualification options from certification bodies and other entities. Matt Isnor, from the U.S. DoD, James Stanger from CompTIA, and Brian Correia from Sans GIAC will participate on the panel. The DoD 8140 qualification... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              Brian Correia
                                                                                                                                                              Director of Business Development
                                                                                                                                                              GIAC
                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              Matthew Isnor
                                                                                                                                                              Program Lead, Cyber Workforce Development
                                                                                                                                                              Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              James A. Stanger, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                              Chief Technology Evangelist
                                                                                                                                                              CompTIA
                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                Student Research Poster Show & Reception
                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Riverwalk Hallway
                                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                  Past and Present Warrant Officer No-Host Social (Open to All Current and Former WOs)
                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Crowne Plaza, 1060 Center St, North Augusta SC
                                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, August 21, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                    Coffee Break
                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Plaza Lobby/Riverwalk Hallway
                                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, August 21, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                      Registration Hours
                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
                                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, August 21, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                        Morning Keynote
                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                        Keynote (invited)
                                                                                                                                                                        Joseph D. Welch
                                                                                                                                                                        Deputy to the Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Future Command
                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, August 21, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                          Exhibit Hall Break
                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, August 21, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                            Exhibit Hours
                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 9:00 AM - 12:20 PM

                                                                                                                                                                              Solution Review Showcase
                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, August 21, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                Future Leaders Pavillion
                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Lamar A/B/C
                                                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, August 21, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                  ASAALT Weapons System Session
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium

                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, August 21, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                    Fireside Chat: AUNP 2.0: Enabling Data-Centricity for Multi-Domain Ops
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                    This fireside chat will detail how AUNP 2.0 transforms the Army network to secure data access and enable effective multi-domain operations....
                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    COL Julia M. Donley, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                    Commandant
                                                                                                                                                                                    U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Leonel T. (Leo) Garciga
                                                                                                                                                                                    Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                    U.S. Department of the Army
                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    LTG Jeth B. Rey, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                    Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6
                                                                                                                                                                                    United States Army
                                                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, August 21, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                      NCO Panel
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, August 21, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                        Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, August 21, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                          Fireside Chat: Defending the Future Network
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                          Today’s battlespace is characterized by increasing complexity and interconnectedness, extending far beyond traditional domains to include a pervasive cyber realm. Land Forces Commanders will increasingly operate with limited direct control over the enterprise-level cyber risks that can significantly impact mission success....
                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                          COL Scott V. MacDonald, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                          Army Capabilities Manager - Networks and Services
                                                                                                                                                                                          Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                          LTG Maria B. Barrett, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                          Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                                                                                          MG Jacqueline D. (Denise) McPhail, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                          Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, August 21, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                            Closing Address
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                            Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                            GEN James J. Mingus, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                            39th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army
                                                                                                                                                                                            United States Army
                                                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                              Conference Closing: "Army Transformation Initiative"
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                              MG Ryan M. Janovic, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                              Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                              LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                              President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                              AFCEA International
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