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 Artificial intelligence is radically transforming both cybersecurity threats and the government's response capabilities. This candid conversation with leaders from CISA, FBI Cyber Division, Homeland Security Investigations, and DHS Science & Technology pulls back the curtain on how federal agencies are adapting to this new reality.

 Featuring:

• Bob Costello, Chief Information Officer, CISA
• Todd Hemmen, Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Division, Cyber Capabilities Branch, FBI
• Donald Coulter, Senior Science Advisor, Cybersecurity, S&T Directorate, Department of Homeland Security
  Jason Hill, Senior Executive Director, Cyber Practice, MANTECH 
• Michael Prado, Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Crimes Center, Homeland Security Investigations
• Dr. Barry West, Former Senior Advisor (DHS OCIO) and Former FEMA CIO (moderator)

 This discussion took place July 23rd, 2025, at HSDF’s Cybersecurity Symposium,  Navigating Cybersecurity Strategies in a Volatile World

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