Federal Cyber
Defense Breakfast

September 15, 2026 | 8:00AM - 11:00AM ET
Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Produced by FedScoop
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About

In the age of AI, federal agencies continue to drive forward with ongoing cybersecurity modernization priorities while adapting to an increasingly dynamic threat environment. CISA sits at the forefront of many of these efforts, leading governmentwide initiatives to strengthen security operations, protect critical infrastructure, improve visibility, manage known threats and support greater resilience across civilian agencies. Register today for an executive breakfast with CISA leadership and federal cybersecurity officials on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to learn more about CISA's new SIEM as a Service program. Gain firsthand insights into the agency's strategic priorities, modernization initiatives, and the policies, technologies, and partnerships driving the future of federal cyber defense.

8:00AM - 11:00AM ET | Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

Speakers

Mike Duffy*
Mike Duffy*
Acting CISO, Executive Office of the President
Matt House*
Matt House*
Acting Associate Director & Program Manager, CDM, Cybersecurity Division, CISA
Chris Townsend
Chris Townsend
Global VP, Public Sector, Elastic
Mike Nichols
Mike Nichols
General Manager, Security Solutions, Elastic
Jen Nowell
Jen Nowell
AVP, Federal Civilian, Elastic


* Pending Agency Approval