Panel: Balancing Innovation and Cybersecurity - How Can We Accelerate Capability Development Without Compromising Security?

  • Room: Operations in Focus Stage (Sails Pavilion)
Wednesday, January 29, 2025: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Speaker(s)

Moderator (confirmed)
LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
President and Chief Executive Officer
AFCEA International
Panelist (confirmed)
LtGen Melvin (Jerry) Carter, USMC
Deputy Commandant for Information
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Panelist (confirmed)
Jane Rathbun
Chief Information Officer
Department of the Navy
Panelist (confirmed)
RDML Vince Tionquiao, USN
Deputy Director, Command, Control, Communications, and Computer / Cyber Systems, J6,
Joint Staff

Description

In parallel to the WEST conference theme, "The Future is Now: Are We Advancing Operational Capabilities That Pace the Threat?" This panel discussion will focus on a variety of questions around technology, innovation, interoperability, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and industry's role. Senior DoD CIO, Cyber, and Information leaders will explore strategies to accelerate capability development while maintaining robust security in an increasingly complex threat environment. Panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating cutting-edge technologies into defense operations, ensuring interoperability across domains, and building resilient, secure systems. Attendees will gain insights into how the DoD and industry can collaborate effectively to drive innovation and address evolving threats.

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