Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Federal civilian, defense and industry leaders convene to address cybersecurity challenges facing critical infrastructure sectors.
- Sessions cover IT and OT environment security, industrial control systems protection and supply chain resilience.
- Discussions include zero trust architecture and emerging technologies for infrastructure defense.
- Attendees may earn up to 5 CPE credits.
Protecting the Systems That Power the Nation
The Critical Infrastructure Security Summit 2027 addresses the growing cyber threats targeting essential systems, including energy grids, water utilities, hospitals, supply chains and operational technology environments. As attacks on these sectors intensify, federal agencies are working to strengthen resilience and modernize security strategies.
The summit convenes federal civilian agencies, defense organizations and industry leaders to examine the evolving threat landscape. Participants will explore the technologies and policies shaping cybersecurity strategy across critical sectors.
Key Topics
The event focuses on practical approaches to securing both information technology and operational technology environments. Industrial control systems security receives particular attention, reflecting the unique challenges of protecting systems that manage physical processes in energy, manufacturing and utilities.
Supply chain security features prominently, addressing vulnerabilities that can propagate through vendor relationships and third-party components. Sessions also examine how agencies are applying zero trust principles and emerging technologies to strengthen defenses and improve cyber resilience across interconnected infrastructure.
Who Should Attend
The summit is designed for professionals working at the intersection of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection. This includes federal civilian and defense personnel responsible for securing essential services, as well as industry leaders who operate or supply technology to critical sectors. Those involved in OT security, industrial control systems, supply chain risk management or infrastructure resilience will find relevant content. Attendees may receive up to 5 continuing professional education credits.