VulnCheck, a leading exploit intelligence company, has announced that Jen Easterly, former Director of CISA, and Andrew Boyd, former Director of the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence (CCI), will headline THREATCON1. The event is scheduled for September 21-22, 2025, at Carahsoft Headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
Both Easterly and Boyd will provide insights into the current state of cybersecurity, discussing how national security intersects with emerging technologies and the balance between offensive and defensive cyber strategies. Their keynote will explore how these factors are influencing U.S. cyber policies and shaping international responses to evolving digital threats.
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“THREATCON1 will gather some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity,” said Easterly. “I am excited to collaborate on new ideas that will strengthen our defenses for national security, critical infrastructure, and the global economy.”
Easterly is widely respected for her leadership in cybersecurity and national security. During her tenure, she expanded CISA into a $3 billion agency with over 10,000 personnel, solidifying its role as a key pillar of America’s cyber defense. Previously, she led cybersecurity resilience initiatives at Morgan Stanley and held senior roles at the NSA and the White House, in addition to her combat deployments with the U.S. Army.
Boyd has dedicated his career to protecting national security, holding senior intelligence positions within the CIA. As Director of CCI, he oversaw intelligence operations targeting threats to U.S. interests. His prior roles include Chief of Operations for the Counterterrorism Mission Center and Foreign Service Officer at U.S. Embassies in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tunisia, Iraq, and Syria. Boyd is known for his expertise in geopolitics, cyber operations, and threat mitigation.
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“We’re at a crucial juncture in the evolution of cyberwarfare,” Boyd stated. “With technology advancing rapidly amid rising global tensions, gatherings like THREATCON1 are vital for sharing research and developing practical threat response strategies.”
THREATCON1 aims to unite top defenders, researchers, and intelligence professionals to drive collaboration against emerging cyber threats. Alongside the keynote sessions, the event will host talks from notable analysts and cybersecurity leaders.
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Source: businesswire
