Billington CyberSecurity Creates Advisory Board Led by Former NSA Dep. Director George Barnes and Former CIA Director of CCI Andy Boyd
Billington CyberSecurity today announced the formation of an advisory board comprised of nine cyber leaders to help guide and bolster the firm’s growing educational cybersecurity programming that is focused on protecting the nation from cyber threats.
Troy Schneider Named President of Billington CyberSecurity
Billington CyberSecurity today announced Troy Schneider has been promoted to president of the organization. Schneider will assume full operational responsibility for the company, enabling founder Thomas K. Billington to focus on continuing to build the overall cyber government ecosystem and the trusted relationships to advance the cybersecurity education mission he began in 2010.
AI, Red Teaming, H2O Safety, and China Risk Among Hot Cyber Topics at Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit
The 2nd Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit has an agenda packed with key topics affecting the cyber safety of state and local governments—including AI, red teaming, water safety, threats from China and other nation-states, legacy systems, ransomware and the cyber workforce. Taking place March 10-12, 2025, in Washington, D.C., speakers from more than 36 states, cities, counties along with federal government officials and industry experts will share best practices, enhance current cyber operations, and bolster security.
2nd Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit to Feature Top Cyber Leaders from 36 U.S. States, Counties and Cities
CISOs for Florida, Texas, and California are among the speakers from more than 36 states, cities, counties and municipalities at the 2nd Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit. The summit will be held on March 10-12, 2025 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., and brings together top state, local, and federal government officials along with industry experts to share best practices, enhance current cyber operations, and bolster future defenses.
White House’s Anne Neuberger and Harry Coker to Participate in Joint Fireside Chat at 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit in DC
The White House’s Hon. Anne Neuberger, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, National Security Council, and Harry Coker, Jr., National Cyber Director, will jointly participate in an exclusive Fireside Chat on September 3 during the 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit. The Summit, being held September 3-6, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC, will explore topics related to this year’s theme: Advancing Cybersecurity in the AI Age.
Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity is the Special Focus of 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit in DC
The 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit is placing special emphasis on exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for national security. Being held September 3-6 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, this year’s theme: Advancing Cybersecurity in the AI Age will be woven throughout the event, with the final day focused solely on the issue.
IT Media Executive Troy Schneider Joins Billington CyberSecurity Team as EVP and General Manager
Troy Schneider, a veteran in government technology and federal contracting media, has joined Billington CyberSecurity as executive vice president and general manager, reporting to the CEO. The longtime editor of FCW and GCN and former president of GovExec 360, Schneider brings over 25 years’ experience in all aspects of Federal IT media.
Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff to Speak at 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit in DC
General CQ Brown, Jr., the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), will participate in an exclusive Fireside Chat on September 3 during the 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit. The event, being held September 3-6, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC, will explore topics related to this year’s theme: Advancing Cybersecurity in the AI Age.
Cyber Command’s Gen. Timothy D. Haugh and DOD CIO John Sherman to Speak at 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit on Sep 3-6 in DC
General Timothy D. Haugh, United States Air Force, Commander, United States Cyber Command, Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service, and John Sherman, CIO, Department of Defense, are confirmed to speak at the 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 3-6, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The event will explore topics related to this year’s theme: Advancing Cybersecurity in the AI Age and is expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees and over 200 speakers.
CA and TX CISOs and More Explore Key Topics at Billington CyberSecurity’s 1st State and Local Cyber Summit
Real-time topics that are affecting state and local governments as they face cyber threats will be the focus of the inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit. Being held on March 19-20, 2024 in Washington, DC as well as virtually, the two-day summit will convene senior cyber leaders to discuss topics such as AI, ransomware, and cybercriminals as ways to avert cyber-attacks at the state and local level.
Billington CyberSecurity to Host 1st State and Local Cyber Summit in Wake of Serious Cyber Attacks on State and Local Governments
The inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit will be held on March 19-20, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC as well as virtually. The two-day summit will convene the senior-most cyber leaders who will discuss cybersecurity issues and solutions for government entities at the state and local level.
Ukraine’s Cyber Head Illia Vitiuk and CIA Deputy Director David Cohen Both Share Cyber Threat Insights at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit
Illia Vitiuk, Head of Cyber Security Department, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and David Cohen, Deputy Director, CIA, will both participate in fireside chats during the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The event convenes government and industry cyber executives to explore the theme: Advancing Cybersecurity's Impact in an Age of Heightened Risk.
Critical Cyber Topics—Zero Trust, AI, ChatGPT, Quantum Computing, and More—Explored at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit
The 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit will feature more than 40 sessions with 200 speakers discussing cyber issues that threaten national security and how the public and private sectors are working to address these threats. Being held September 5-8 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., the event convenes government and industry cyber executives to explore the theme: Advancing Cybersecurity's Impact in an Age of Heightened Risk.
Director Easterly to Speak about Managing CISA’s New Authorities at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit
The Hon. Jen Easterly, Director, CISA, is confirmed to speak at the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Easterly is part of an elite group of government and industry cyber executives that will be exploring the theme: Advancing Cybersecurity's Impact in an Age of Heightened Risk.
CYBERCOM Commander and NSA Director General Paul M. Nakasone to Speak about Efforts to Deter Cyber Threats at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit
U.S. Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, United States Cyber Command, Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service, will participate in the opening fireside chat to kick off the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Drawing on more than five years leading CYBERCOM and the NSA, Gen. Nakasone will provide his perspectives on where the cyber threat is—now and in the future, and how the U.S. collaborates to reduce cyber risks.
Billington CyberSecurity Summit Headlined by DOD CIO John Sherman, State’s Amb. Nate Fick and Cyber Command’s ED Holly Baroody
DOD CIO John Sherman and State Department’s Amb. Nate Fick will headline the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 5–8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The event—which is expected to draw nearly 2,000 attendees and over 200 speakers—will explore topics related to this year’s theme: Advancing Cybersecurity's Impact in an Age of Heightened Risk. Speakers span government, military, nonprofits, industry, and academia and discuss the hottest cyber trends and issues during more than 40 sessions.
Cyber Leaders from Israel, Germany, Canada, UK, Ukraine, and US Discuss Collaboration at 13th Billington CyberSecurity Summit
Cyber alignment among US allies is a big focus of the 13th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit, taking place September 7-9 in Washington, DC at the Washington Convention Center. Cyber leaders from Israel, Germany, Canada, the UK, and the US will discuss deterring malign actors through an all-allied united front. In addition, sessions with Ukraine officials round out the Summit’s international cyber focus.
CISA Director Jen Easterly, CIA Director Burns and National Cyber Director Inglis to Speak at 13th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit on Sept. 7-9
Jen Easterly, CISA Director, DHS, will join an impressive group of over 150 speakers to kick off the 13th Annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit, taking place September 7-9 in Washington, DC at the Washington Convention Center. Director Easterly will discuss new CISA cyber initiatives, priorities, and where her organization fits into the larger US cybersecurity effort. Other headliners already confirmed to speak include CIA Director William Burns, LG Berrier, Director, DIA and Gen. James Dickinson, Commander, United States Space Command.
CIA Director and Head of U.S. Space Command to Headline 13th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit in September
CIA Director William Burns and Gen. James Dickinson, Commander, United States Space Command, will headline the 13th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit, an in-person event being held September 7-9 at the Washington Convention Center that explores “Transforming Cybersecurity Through a Unified Approach.” More than 100 speakers spanning government, military, nonprofits, industry, and academia, including Chris Inglis, National Cyber Director, EOP and John Sherman, CIO, DOD will discuss the hottest cyber trends and issues during more than 40 sessions.
DHS Secretary Mayorkas Headlines Billington Cybersecurity Summit That Explores Ransomware, 5G, Five Eyes, Zero Trust, and More
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will keynote the 12th Annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit, a virtual event being held October 6-8, 2021 that explores “Developing a Cyber National Strategy for the Speed of Mission.” More than 130 speakers spanning government, military, nonprofits, industry and academia, including Federal CISO Chris DeRusha and DHS CISA Director Jen Easterly, will discuss the hottest cyber trends and issues during more than 40 sessions.
Top Biden Administration Cyber Leaders Headline Billington CyberSecurity Defense Summit
Multiple senior Biden Administration cybersecurity officials will speak at a public summit for the first time at the Billington CyberSecurity Defense Summit on April 22. Chris DeRusha, Federal CISO; Chris Inglis, White House National Cyber Director Nominee; Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, CISA; Brandon Wales, Acting Director, CISA, DHS; and John Sherman, Acting CIO, DOD will chart the acute need for a paradigm shift toward data security and Zero Trust in the new normal.
