Cyber threats are growing in frequency, scale, and impact—but so is the potential for resilience. In this powerful 2025 Tanium FedCyber Exchange Keynote, former CISA Director Jen Easterly shares personal stories from combat zones, Wall Street, and the White House to illustrate how the fusion of people, data, and mission-driven collaboration can transform national cybersecurity outcomes.

Drawing on decades of leadership in cyber defense and counterterrorism, Easterly unpacks the evolution of the threat landscape—tracing it from the early days of data integration in Iraq to today's digitized, AI-powered world. She makes a compelling case that true security requires not only cutting-edge technology, but also empowered teams, continuous validation, and a culture that prioritizes trust, transparency, and shared accountability.

From building the U.S. government’s first hostage recovery fusion cell to leading CISA through some of its most critical reforms, Easterly reminds us that resilience is not just a buzzword—it’s action. It’s preparation. And it’s the certainty that comes from real-time visibility, integrated operations, and the ability to act inside the adversary’s decision cycle. This keynote is both a rallying cry and a blueprint for how cyber defenders can rise to meet the moment—together.

Speaker:

• Jen Easterly, Former Director, CISA