JOIN US January 12, 2027 | Washington DC
CISO Government & Defense
Where Defense and Cybersecurity Leaders Shape What Comes Next
Advancing Cyber Resilience Through Leadership, Innovation and Collaboration
CISO Government & Defense brings together defense and cybersecurity leaders to tackle the priorities shaping cyber resilience across the defense enterprise. From Zero Trust and mission-critical infrastructure to AI-powered defense, intelligence and the evolving threat landscape, the agenda focuses on strengthening operational resilience and maintaining mission advantage.
Hear from leaders across government, military, intelligence, industry and allied nations as they explore new approaches to securing the digital battlespace, modernizing cyber defense and building stronger partnerships for the future.
One day focused on the challenges, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of defense cybersecurity.
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Our key themes for 2026
Cyber Resilience & Mission Assurance
Strengthening critical networks, building operational resilience and ensuring cyber capabilities can withstand an evolving threat landscape.
AI, Intelligence & Emerging Threats
Exploring how AI, intelligence and emerging technologies can strengthen cyber defense, accelerate decision-making and address new threats.
Zero Trust & Digital Battlespace
Advancing Zero Trust, securing cloud and data, and modernizing the digital environments that underpin future defense operations.
Partnerships & the Future Force
Bringing government, military, industry and international partners together to strengthen collaboration, innovation and the cyber-ready workforce.
2026 Featured Speakers
John Garstka, SES
Director, Cyber Warfare/Platform and Weapons Portfolio Management OUSW, A&S
US Department of War
Dr. Daniel Corbin
Chief Technical Advisor IC4
US Marine Corps
Evan Glick
Principal Director, Cybersecurity and Advanced Platforms
The Aerospace Corporation
Colonel Gabe Arrington
Chief, International Affairs
US AETC
What's being said about us?
“[The event] offered a broad collection of Gov/Fed Data Professionals that served as an accelerator to networking, solution awareness, common roadblock removal, and awareness. Great to stretch data thinking to be more creative and encourage collaboration in the community."
(Former) Engineering Duty Officer
Why attend?
CISO Defense brings together the people shaping cybersecurity across the defense enterprise for a focused day of practical insight, peer exchange and strategic discussion.
Explore how leaders are approaching Zero Trust, cyber resilience, AI-powered defense, mission-critical infrastructure, cloud and data security, emerging threats and the evolving demands of modern defense operations. Take part in executive roundtables, thought leadership sessions and networking designed to move beyond the headlines and into the challenges teams are dealing with now.
Who will be there?
CISO Government & Defense is designed for senior cybersecurity and technology leaders, including Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Cyber Directors, Security Directors, and technology leaders from government, defense, intelligence, and national security agencies.
If you specialize in cybersecurity, cyber operations, Zero Trust, AI, risk management, resilience, cloud security, digital transformation, or emerging technologies, this event provides a unique opportunity to connect with leaders across government and defense and expand your network in the cybersecurity community.
Our Past Partners
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How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Linda Lastovych
Conference Director
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