Hardening the DoW's Operational Technology

As operational technology (OT) systems become increasingly connected, their exposure to cyber threats grows—putting military readiness, critical infrastructure, and national resilience at risk. Join AFCEA DC for a high-impact luncheon focused on OT and cyber convergence across the Department of War and Homeland Security.

This session will feature a keynote from a senior DoW leader followed by an executive panel of service-level and agency OT leaders discussing how they are modernizing legacy systems, securing operational networks, and building mission assurance strategies that span IT, OT, and ICS environments.

Whether you're a cyber practitioner, acquisition leader, or industry partner, this discussion will deepen your understanding of how OT security is shaping the future of national defense.

Attendees will gain insight into:

DoW and interagency efforts to secure operational technology
OT-specific risks, use cases, and evolving cyber-physical threat models
Challenges and opportunities for public–private collaboration
How services are approaching Zero Trust in the context of OT systems