Defend the Airport
Collaborative 2.0
Advancing Cyber Performance in Airport Facilities and Infrastructure
June 17-18, 2026
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2.0 Speakers
Hear From Leaders In Airport Cybersecurity & Policy
Nicholas (Nick) M. Andersen
Acting Director and the Deputy Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Dr. Wanda T. Jones-Heath
Principal Cyber Advisor for the Department of the Air Force
Mr. John J. Garstka
Director, Cyber Warfare, OUSW Acquisition & Sustainment U.S. Department of War
David Rodski
Special Agent - FBI ALAC/Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport
Lucian Niemeyer
CEO, Building Cyber Security
Ms. Tanya R. Fox Ortiz
Division Chief for Mission Support at the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) DoD-Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Collaborative Information Sharing Environment (DCISE)
Jeff Hartman
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force
Brian Cobb
Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Mario F. Zuniga
Capability Area Lead for Weapon Systems and Critical Infrastructure, MITRE Cyber Physical Systems
Marcia Deppen
Interim Director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security
Jeffrey Johnson
Acting Director, Office of Infrastructure Services Airport Technology, Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport
Donald “Donnie” Bogert
Network and Data Security Manager, Maryland Dept. of Transportation (MDOT)
Dr. Jose M. Fernandez
Senior Partner, Bastionnage
Douglas P. Lindsey, Jr., FEMA COML III
Wireless Communications Manager, Maryland Aviation Administration Airport Technology & Innovation
E.J. von Schaumburg
Founding Board Member, Building Cyber Security Inc. (BCS)
Cyberattacks targeting aviation infrastructure have surged dramatically, increasing more than 130% in a single year, with airports now the primary target in nearly two-thirds of incidents.
ABOUT THE COLLABORATIVE
Two days of engaging keynote sessions, expert panels, industry led table top simulations and networking
Cyber threats targeting airport systems and air traffic operations are increasing rapidly, exposing critical vulnerabilities across aviation infrastructure.
Defend the Airport 2.0 brings together airport leaders, government officials, and cybersecurity experts to build on last year’s momentum, advancing intelligence sharing, policy discussions, and practical solutions to strengthen cyber resilience across commercial and military aviation.
Attendees will hear from threat briefings, keynote speakers, and expert panels while contributing to actionable recommendations designed to improve cybersecurity guidance and operational readiness across the airport ecosystem.
Explore the latest airport cybersecurity innovations in the Exhibit Hall and experience industry-led tabletop simulations where companies defend against real-world cyber threats targeting airport IT and OT systems inside TAC’s ADEGA Airport environment, and present their findings and strategies to conference attendees.
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