2021 National Security Forum

Welcome to the National Security Forum.

Recent technological breakthroughs have led intelligence organizations to challenge the accepted truths that have historically shaped their operations. During this keynote speech, we will hear from an IC leader on how the compartmentalized, industrial structure of these organizations is changing by integrating new technologies into traditional intelligence work.

Having a diverse workforce is beneficial to any business or organization. But for intelligence entities, diversity is not simply a benefit – it is a necessity. To remain effective in producing high-quality intelligence, the Intelligence Community (IC) must understand and properly evaluate the dynamic environment in which the US operates. This requires building and leveraging teams of experts from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds. During this session, you'll hear from leaders about the equity and inclusion initiatives taking place across the IC. They'll explain how they’re imposing changes to ensure that all voices are present at the table and that all employees have fair opportunities for success and advancement.

The Intelligence Community (IC) has entered the modern age of warfighting, where the battlefield exists as much in the digital world as in the physical. Data and the ability to process data at the ready are critical to mission success. As such, the cloud is an essential part of  maintaining the U.S. military’s technological advantage. Initially, the goal of the IC was simply to get data into the cloud; now, cloud efforts must keep pace with the evolving science and technology landscape. During this conversation, we’ll discuss the importance of the cloud for mission success, as well as how future cloud partnerships will accelerate the modernization and digital transformation initiatives of the intelligence community.