Defense Strategies Institute Presents: 5th Cyber Operations for National Defense Symposium

Washington, DC, July 23, 2018 --(PR.com)-- On September 25th & 26th, senior leaders from US Cyber Commands, OSD, DHS and industry will convene in Washington, DC to discuss evolving nature of US Cyber policies and strategies. The 2018 Cyber Operations for National Defense Symposium will focus on the new initiatives aimed at protecting government systems, executing defensive cyber operations, and to ensure freedom of access.

2018 Speakers Will Include:

Gen James M. Holmes, USAF, Commander, Air Combat Command
Maj Gen Burke “Ed” Wilson, USAF (Ret,) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber Policy, Department of Defense
RDML Danelle Barrett, USN, Director, Navy Cybersecurity Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, N2/N6
Ignatius Liberto, Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters-DoDIN
COL Scott Petersen, USA, Chief, Strategy and Policy Division, Cyber Directorate, HQDA G3/5/7
Event Moderator: Maj Gen Jim Keffer, USAF (Ret,) Former Chief of Staff, US Cyber Command

Please visit cybersecurity.dsigroup.org for the full agenda and list of speakers.

This year’s summit has a carefully curated agenda of well-regarded speakers and presenters who will covering pressing topics such as:

DoD Cyberspace Policy and Strategy
Assessing the implications of USCYBERCOM’s elevated Status
Reorganizing Air Force Cyber under Air Combat Control
Utilizing private sector partnerships for joint defense initiatives
Protecting our intricate critical infrastructure
Modernizing DoD networks and updating legacy systems

DSI events are aimed to afford attendees an unmatched opportunity to network with key leaders and top minds in the DoD, military and industry. DSI is also pleased to announce the 2018 Diamond Sponsor is Netizen Corp, who currently assess, protect and certify classified and unclassified systems, enclaves and platforms worldwide.

Seating is limited to allow for actionable discussion in a “Town Hall” format. Early Registration ends July 27th - Register now to reserve a seat. Active military, government and state personnel attend free of charge. Those interested in participating in the Cyber Operations for National Defense Symposium can visit the symposium website at: www.cybersecurity.dsigroup.org

Anyone interested in learning more or sending questions, please contact Nicholas Liberato-Randall at nliberatorandall@dsigroup.org, 201-210-8804.

**Summit is closed to press/no recordings**