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)
      Lynn Fisher
      President and CEO
      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, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

          Unlocking Mission-Critical Insights: Leveraging Splunk for Data Integration, Analysis, and Predictive Intelligence
          • Room: Estes B
          In an era of increasing data complexity, organizations face challenges in importing, aggregating, and analyzing data from diverse sources and formats while delivering actionable insights in real-time. This session explores strategies and tools to address these challenges with mission-critical solutions. We will discuss how modern data platforms enable seamless ingestion of data from multiple feeds, including sensors and operationally relevant sources, while ensuring compatibility with various formats. Learn how advanced analytics engines aggregate and process this data to deliver actionable insights through customizable, interactive dashboards that support decision-making tailored to specific missions. This session will include a hands-on workshop where attendees... ...read more...
          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
              Tracks:

                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
                  Panelist (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
                      Tracks:

                        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)
                                      Russell Keen, Ph.D.
                                      President
                                      Augusta University
                                      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
                                                    Tracks:

                                                      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)
                                                      Moderator (confirmed)
                                                      COL Steven Simmons, USA
                                                      ACM Cyber Director
                                                      Joint Force Headquarters (Army) - Cyber
                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                      LTC Jeffrey Little, USA
                                                      Director, Army Program Officer
                                                      Information Advantage and Chief of Doctrine, CCoE
                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                      LTC Brandon Pye
                                                      Project Manager
                                                      Defensive Cyber Operations
                                                      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...
                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                            Sean Vineyard
                                                            Vice President, Business Development
                                                            Tria Federal 
                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                            MSG Celeste Aust, USA
                                                            Software Product Manager, Army Software Factory
                                                            Army Futures Command
                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                            CW2 John Mosqueda, USA
                                                            Cyber Space Defense Warrant Officer
                                                            Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC)
                                                            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, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Public Affairs professions. 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, WRAVEN (formerly CATATUMBO), and Future Signal Readiness Training to address the complexities of fielding and mastering cutting-edge equipment. They will share insights on overcoming challenges related to inconsistent equipment... ...read more...
                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                Todd Boudreau
                                                                Deputy Commandant
                                                                U.S. Army Cyber & Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                COL Julia M. Donley, USA
                                                                Commandant
                                                                U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                LTC Elvin J. Fortuna, USA
                                                                Director, Technology Innovations Group
                                                                Combined Arms Center
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                COL Stacey Hopwood, USA
                                                                Commandant
                                                                U.S. Army Public Affairs School
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                COL John J. Hosey, USA
                                                                6th Chief of Cyber
                                                                Commandant, U.S. Army Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                SGM Jesse Potter, USA
                                                                G3 Sergeant Major
                                                                U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                Tracks:
                                                                  The Future of Collaborative Experimentation: A Guide to Concept-Focused Warfighting Experimentation
                                                                  • Room: Estes B
                                                                  In lieu of a preview into the following year’s CYBER QUEST (which are no longer happening), vendors come away with an understanding of the new Concept-Focused Warfighting Experimentation (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 - 11:20 AM

                                                                    Solution Review: Certify Once, Secure Always: Fast-Tracking Trusted Software to the Mission Edge
                                                                    • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                    Mission assurance in the modern digital Domain requires more than secure code; it demands automated trust, traceability, and speed in how software is delivered to the warfighter. As threats increase and systems become more complex, the Department of the Army needs scalable approaches to mitigate supply chain risk while accelerating capability delivery. This session will explore how a “Certify Once, Use Many Times” strategy, anchored by SBOM automation, vulnerability intelligence, and SWFT integration, can dramatically streamline the secure acquisition and re-authorization of COTS software. Drawing on Sonatype’s experience supporting IL6 environments and DoD software factories, we will illustrate how a centralized... ...read more...
                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                    Bryan Whyte, CISSP
                                                                    Director, Solutions Engineering
                                                                    Sonatype
                                                                    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, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

                                                                              Solution Review: VDetect
                                                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                              10x National Security's VDetect is a next-generation Enterprise Data Layer designed specifically for advanced intelligence and defense applications. VDetect seamlessly integrates diverse data streams enabling real-time analytics, predictive insights, and enhanced situational awareness. Leveraging cutting-edge machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing (NLP), VDetect provides rapid, accurate, and actionable insights by automatically identifying, labeling, categorizing, and correlating data across vast networks and multiple security enclaves. Engineered with an emphasis on flexibility, scalability, and security, VDetect supports customized deployments ranging from baseline operational monitoring to advanced analytics with tailored AI-driven data tagging, labeling, and anomaly detection capabilities. Its sophisticated anomaly... ...read more...
                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                              John Eubank
                                                                              Founder and CEO
                                                                              10x National Security
                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                              Brian Knobbs
                                                                              CTO
                                                                              10x National Security
                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                United States Army Cyber Corps Distinguished and Honorary Member of the Corps Induction Ceremony
                                                                                • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                The Distinguished and Honorary Member Program serves to perpetuate the heritage and traditions of the United States Army Cyber Corps and promote camaraderie and esprit de corps by formally recognizing those individuals who have a long and distinguished record of providing service to the Corps, the Army, and our Nation. This is the second ever event for the Cyber Corps and the Chief of Cyber, COL Hosey, looks forward to inducting the 2025 cohort. Please come celebrate the Cyber Corps and these outstanding professionals during this ceremony....

                                                                                  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)
                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                      COL Scott Shaffer
                                                                                      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
                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                        Tuesday, August 19, 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                        Solution Review: Defending Gray Cyberspace for Combat Power at Echelon
                                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                        The Department of Defense (DoD) struggles to perform functional mission analysis, map, sensor, and conduct Defensive Cyberspace Operations for key cyber terrain of Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI), Commercial Critical Infrastructure (CCI), and its supply chain. In most cases, the DoD does not own and cannot monitor these types of gray cyberspace terrain in real time yet is reliant upon the terrain for mission assurance. Lack of battlespace awareness may lead to loss of operational availability of mission systems and reduced combat power. Lumen operates the most peered network of any provider, has over 2,200 data center connections, ~340K global fiber miles,... ...read more...
                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                        Adam Rogge
                                                                                        Senior Account Director
                                                                                        Lumen Technologies, Inc.
                                                                                        Tracks:

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

                                                                                          Joint PEO Panel
                                                                                          • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                          It’s a time of tremendous change for the Army and PEOs. Join BG Chaney, BG Taylor and BG Mikesh for a conversation about how program executive offices (PEO IEW&S, C3N and Enterprise) are adapting to support Soldier needs and Army priorities through Agile acquisition practices, Soldier-centered design and testing, and integration....
                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                          CW4 Tim Reyna, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                          Vice President, CIO/CTO
                                                                                          AFCEA International
                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                          BG Kevin Chaney, USA
                                                                                          Incoming Program Executive Officer
                                                                                          PEO IEW&S
                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                          BG Robert J. (RJ) Mikesh, Jr., USA
                                                                                          Deputy Program Executive Officer
                                                                                          Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS)
                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                          BG Shane J. Taylor, USA
                                                                                          Program Executive Officer
                                                                                          PEO C3N
                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                            Tuesday, August 19, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                            Solution Review: Accelerate the MDO Mission with Secure NPEs for Theater AI Operations
                                                                                            • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                            The multi-domain environment operating for information advantage brings AI theater decision processing and data sensors integration into AI at rates not seen ever before.  This presents potential information overmatch opportunities but does require identity cybersecurity attached to AI and theater data analytics matching the speed of the mission in new ways not attempted before. Essential to success of harnessing the AI and theater data analytics is ability to operate at speed of the mission particularly with regards to identities, specifically NPEs (non-person entities).  This new tooling available for operating at the edge presents the opportunity to accelerate decision processes as well... ...read more...
                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                            Andrew Whelchel
                                                                                            Lead Solutions Engineering, Federal
                                                                                            Saviynt
                                                                                            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)
                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                              COL Scott V. MacDonald, USA
                                                                                              Army Capabilities Manager - Networks and Services
                                                                                              Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                              MG Jacqueline D. (Denise) McPhail, USA
                                                                                              Commanding General
                                                                                              U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                              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 - Cyberspace 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:
                                                                                                        Innovation in the Network and Transport Layers Required to Support NGC2
                                                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                        As the Army continues to modernize and integrate new and existing technologies, network, and transportation layers to support Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) are required to help connect the tactical edge to echelon and back. Strategic advancements and operational efficiencies within Army networks and communications emphasize the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), with a requisite operational need for rapid integration, advanced cybersecurity measures, and enhanced data analytics that benefit the warfighter. The big issue is how can they be implemented successfully to foster a culture of continuous improvement.   Join participants of this panel ranging from Army... ...read more...
                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                        Josh Jackson
                                                                                                        Executive Vice President, Army Business Group
                                                                                                        SAIC
                                                                                                        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
                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                            Todd Boudreau
                                                                                                            Deputy Commandant
                                                                                                            U.S. Army Cyber & Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                            LTG Maria B. Barrett, USA
                                                                                                            Commanding General
                                                                                                            U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                            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 - 6:00 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)
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          COL Rett B. Burroughs, USA
                                                                                                                          Chief Information Officer and G6
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army 1st Corps

                                                                                                                            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)
                                                                                                                                  Alison Gallegos
                                                                                                                                  Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                                                  The Citadel
                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  Noah Klepper
                                                                                                                                  Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                                                  The Citadel
                                                                                                                                  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
                                                                                                                                    Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                    PEO C3N
                                                                                                                                    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)
                                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        COL Christian A. (Chris) Haffey, USA
                                                                                                                                        Director
                                                                                                                                        Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        BG Michael Adamski, USA
                                                                                                                                        Director of Material
                                                                                                                                        HQDA G8
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        David A. Meyer
                                                                                                                                        Director, Futures Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                        Futures and Concepts Center
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        Laurence M. Mixon
                                                                                                                                        Special Assistant to the Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                        Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        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: Empowering Innovation - Small Business Contributions to IT, Cybersecurity and AI in Defense
                                                                                                                                          • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                                          Small businesses are at the forefront of advancing information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity in support of Department of Defense (DoD) priorities. These firms are instrumental in tackling emerging defense technology challenges, offering innovative solutions in areas such as threat detection, automation, and predictive analytics. Programs like SBIR/STTR, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) provide critical support and oversight, helping small businesses navigate complex requirements. Flexible entry points through Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and innovation hubs like AFWERX further enhance access to defense contracting opportunities. While cyber compliance requirements drive improvements in security... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                          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
                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                      Warrant Officer Panel Technical: Data KSAs per MOS
                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                                      The Army must achieve Data Superiority in 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 - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                        Solution Review: Turning Complexity into Clarity: Unifying Asset, Operational, and Strategic Data to Drive Mission Outcomes
                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                        The United States Army faces a growing volume of information that often exceeds the capacity of current systems to manage it effectively. At the same time, leaders are under increasing pressure to use resources more wisely while keeping pace with shifting priorities. Meeting these expectations takes more than simply collecting data. What is needed are systems that can make sense of complexity in ways that support real-time decision-making and inform long-term planning.   This session explores how a unified digital platform can connect data across IT systems, operational networks, and business processes to support a wide range of Army missions. A connected... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                        Andrew Scherer
                                                                                                                                                        IT Transformation Solution Sales Manager, Federal
                                                                                                                                                        ServiceNow
                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                          Solution Review Showcase
                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                            Solution Review: Navigating the Quantum Era: A Proactive Approach to Post-Quantum Cryptography
                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                            Cisco is actively engaged in developing and implementing post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to secure its networks, applications, and data against the emerging threat posed by quantum computing which could act as a “game-changer” for assured voice and data communications at echelon to secure data. The company's comprehensive strategy focuses on a seamless and proactive transition from classical cryptographic methods to quantum-resistant algorithms, emphasizing the protection of boot integrity, control plane integrity, and data plane integrity across its infrastructure. Cisco collaborates closely with leading organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                            Philip Brown
                                                                                                                                                            Chief Architect, Army, Defense Agencies, and Special Operations Forces
                                                                                                                                                            Cisco
                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                              Solution Review: Enabling MPE & ACE: Decision Dominance with AI/Gen AI Data Integrity
                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                              As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) expands across Defense, Intelligence Community, and Multi-Domian Mission Partner operations, AI Data and Models must support complex distributed multi-classification missions.  Therefore, model ingestion, data integrity, data flow enforcement, and data access become especially complex. Missteps can dramatically effect lives and mission, and simultaneously increase the attack surface. This interactive discussion explores how to and accelerate AI, Gen AI, and Agentic AI employment to support and secure the progressive use of AI/ML across heterogenous distributed multi-classification missions, at the enterprise and the edge. What attendees will learn: Challenges and Solutions for enabling AI/GenAI/Agentic AI/ML solutions... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              John Carbone, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                              Senior Technical Director and Chief Solutions Architect
                                                                                                                                                              Everfox
                                                                                                                                                              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, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                      Solution Review: AI Data Challenges Agencies Face and How to Secure, Optimize, and Expedite AI Data Operations with Intelligent Data Infrastructure to Ensure Non-Kinetic Dominance
                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                      AI Data is growing at ever increasing rates for Federal agencies and is becoming more challenging to manage, scale, process and secure. This demands new technologies that optimize data by reducing the size, cost, and time to process and manage. At the same time, Security threats from Cyber and Ransomware attacks are constantly increasing which is demanding stronger data access controls, protection, backup, and recovery methods. In this session we will discuss new capabilities around storing, securing, managing, and optimizing AI data, as well as ways to optimize productivity and cost levels helping ensure Non-Kinetic Dominance for the Warfighter and... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                      Jim Cosby
                                                                                                                                                                      Chief Technology Officer
                                                                                                                                                                      NetApp
                                                                                                                                                                      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, 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                          Solution Review: Hacked from Above: Stopping Adversaries Who Launch Attacks from the Cloud
                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                          As the Army accelerates digital transformation and embraces cloud-first initiatives, adversaries are exploiting gaps across hybrid environments—leveraging the cloud plane not just as a target, but as a launchpad for broader attacks. Modern cyber actors—especially nation-states like China and Russia—are adept at exploiting misconfigurations, abusing federated identity, and establishing persistent access through cloud-native services that bypass traditional perimeter defenses. In this session, CrowdStrike will examine how adversaries weaponize the cloud to move laterally between cloud and on-premise IT assets, using the cloud control plane as a vector to escalate privileges, execute reconnaissance, and disrupt mission-critical operations. We’ll highlight real-world threat actor... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                          Jeff Worthington
                                                                                                                                                                          Public Sector Executive Strategist
                                                                                                                                                                          CrowdStrike
                                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                                            AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Small Business Workshop, Session 2: Small Business Contracting with the Federal Government/DoD in 2025 - Trends and Outlook
                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                                                                            In 2025, small businesses are finding both new opportunities and persistent challenges in contracting with the Department of Defense (DoD). Programs such as Mentor-Protégé and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative are enhancing small business engagement, particularly in high-demand areas like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. The DoD's focus on diversifying its supply chain further opens the door for agile and innovative firms. However, navigating compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations and CMMC 2.0 requirements remains a significant hurdle, compounded by limited funding, lengthy procurement processes, and ongoing competition from large contractors. On the policy front, the 2025 National... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                              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, 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                Solution Review: The Making of Operator X: The GenAI Platform to Transform Cyber at the Edge
                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                This presentation covers the challenges and evolution of SealingTech’s groundbreaking Generative AI (GenAI) platform: Operator X. Operator X uses Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the cyber warfighter. Its direct integrations with DoD cyber tools help defenders stay ahead of adversaries and ensure the resilience of defensive operations. SealingTech prioritizes meeting customers where they are, by integrating with and enhancing their toolsets and existing systems. This focus presents the challenge of tailoring AI for defensive cyber operations while maintaining a form factor that excels at the edge. The team selected an agentic approach, developing... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                Nate Delgado
                                                                                                                                                                                Software Product Owner
                                                                                                                                                                                SealingTech
                                                                                                                                                                                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)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                  COL Leslie D. Gorman, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                  Army Capability Manager - Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                                                                                                                                  Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (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)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Laurence M. Mixon
                                                                                                                                                                                  Special Assistant to the Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                  Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Michael Monteleone
                                                                                                                                                                                  Director
                                                                                                                                                                                  All-Domain Sensing Cross-Functional Team (ADS CFT)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                                                    Solution Review: Modernizing RMF Compliance Through Automation and Agentic AI
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                    Meeting RMF requirements under NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 remains a significant challenge for Army cybersecurity teams, often requiring manual, time-consuming documentation efforts and ongoing control validation across complex environments. These burdens not only slow down system authorization but also strain limited security resources post-deployment. A modernized approach is emerging: one that integrates authorization artifacts as code, aligns with DevSecOps pipelines, and embeds compliance directly into infrastructure deployment. By automating the generation and maintenance of critical documentation—such as System Security Plans (SSPs) and control implementation statements—teams can reduce errors, increase traceability, and maintain alignment with evolving configurations. Furthermore, the integration of agentic... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Johann Detweiller
                                                                                                                                                                                    CISO
                                                                                                                                                                                    stackArmor
                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Fawad Siraj
                                                                                                                                                                                    Co-Founder and CTO
                                                                                                                                                                                    stackArmor
                                                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                                                      Daily Closing Address
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                      Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                      LTG Gregory Anderson, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                      Commanding General and Senior Mission Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                      XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg
                                                                                                                                                                                      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 Futures 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 - 9:20 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Solution Review: AI-Driven Security Fortification and Attack Surface Reduction
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                        AI is creating a multi-pronged software security challenge because it is being used to exploit software vulnerabilities, while at the same time, AI coding assistants are increasing the volume of software that must be defended. AI code is not inherently more insecure, merely the volume of it is significantly increasing code base sizes, quickly, often without adequate oversight, and thus increases attack surfaces, which leads to security risks and CVE exploitation. RapidFort’s experience founding the concept and tooling enabling Flow Defending highlights four developments relevant to AI coding and its implications for AI: AI Weaponization is Increasing the Threat Landscape: AI... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Russ Andersson
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Chief Operating Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                        RapidFort
                                                                                                                                                                                                        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, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Solution Review: From Data to Decision: Operationalizing Mission Intelligence Across Systems and Environments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Modern defense leaders face a persistent challenge: How to transform the vast amounts of siloed, incongruent, dispersed data sets into mission-relevant decisions and timely action. While advancements in hardware and software have made us more efficient at aggregating and analyzing increasingly complex data sets, the end goal remains the same: Drive outcomes through informed, rapid decisions. In complex, multi-echelon, geographically dispersed processes like C2, the ability to act on real-time intelligence can mean the difference between success and failure on the battlefield. This session will explore how combining data fabric with AI analysis and process orchestration enables continuous adaptation—so workflows evolve as new... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Michael Chappell
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chief Technology Officer, Defense
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Appian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, August 21, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Solution Review: Information Advantage at the Edge – Multi-Modal Search in a Tactical Form-Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  As the Department of Defense accelerates efforts to operationalize Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) – as well as its service-specific implementations such as the Army’s Project Convergence – the need for interoperable, scalable, and edge-capable data capabilities has never been greater. Central to achieving this vision is the ability to conduct Multi-Modal Search (MMS) across diverse, distributed, and often disconnected data environments. The Ukraine conflict has underscored the urgency of enabling small, mobile, tactically resilient nodes that can operate under constant threat from drones, long-range fires, and EW attacks. Elastic’s Edge Kit delivers critical capabilities in these denied or... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sean MacKirdy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Area Vice President, DoD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Elastic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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 Army Unified Network Plan (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)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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 - 11:20 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Solution Review: Wireless Fingerprints: How Evolving Tech Redefines Battlefield Risks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Over the past three decades, technology has undergone remarkable transformations, notably in terms of miniaturization and the introduction of advanced capabilities, such as wireless connectivity, smart devices, and computerization of phones. In today's digital age, a multitude of portable devices, utilized by both the military and consumers, seamlessly integrate with smartphones and feature wireless functionality. While these advancements offer significant convenience and efficiency in low-risk environments, they necessitate robust safeguards and thorough analysis when users face genuine adversarial threats. This article delves into the array of risks posed to operators by contemporary geolocation tactics and wireless exploitation. It also explores... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        David Baldwin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cyber Security Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Savannah River National Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Solution Review: Operational Awareness through Data Aggregation, Analysis, and Interactive Visualization with SolarWinds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In complex and dynamic cyber environments, mission success depends on the ability to rapidly ingest, analyze, and act upon data from a diverse range of sources simultaneously. SolarWinds delivers a comprehensive observability and IT operations platform that empowers military and cyber operations with scalable data ingestion, advanced analytics, and interactive visualization capabilities. SolarWinds technology is designed to import and normalize structured and unstructured data from multiple feeds, including logs, metrics, events, configuration data, and telemetry from both cloud-hosted and self-hosted environments. In this session you will learn: 1. The SolarWinds approach to providing a unified operational view of disparate aspects IT operations... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Scott Pross
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Vice President Technical Solutions, Monalytic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SolarWinds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tracks: