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This episode of GovExec TV will explore why cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is becoming more critical for government agencies as cyber threats grow more sophisticated. We’ll discuss how agencies can move beyond just reacting to threats and start using CTI proactively to identify risks earlier, improve threat hunting, and strengthen defenses. The conversation will cover key challenges like integrating intelligence into daily security operations, automating threat analysis, and improving information sharing across agencies.
Join us to hear real-world insights on how organizations are maturing their cyber threat intelligence capabilities – what’s working, what’s challenging, and what lessons others can learn.
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Aaron Bishop
CISO
Department of the Air Force
James “Aaron” Bishop, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Department of the Air Force, comprised of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force. As CISO, he is responsible for advising the Chief Information Officer and senior officials on cybersecurity policy, cybersecurity programs and cyber force development in the department. He leads a Directorate comprised of military, civilian and contractor personnel responsible for developing cybersecurity policy and strategy for over 5,000 Air Force information technology systems. He oversees risk management and cybersecurity accountability for information systems, weapon systems and operational technology supporting military cyberspace operations. His portfolio includes policy and governance of the defense industrial base, cyber supply chain risk management, compliance and cybersecurity capabilities. He has oversight for the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act laws and cryptographic modernization supporting cyber operations for the department.
Mr. Bishop earned a Bachelor of Science in General Studies from Northwestern State University and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity in Management and Policy from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
David Hinchman
Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
GAO
David Hinchman is the Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Dave Hinchman oversees the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s government-wide reviews of the IT workforce and critical infrastructure protection, and also leads GAO’s evaluations of the IRS’s IT modernization efforts. He previously led GAO’s body of work on federal data center consolidation and cloud computing. Prior to joining GAO in 2002, Dave worked for several private sector firms, including PricewaterhouseCoopers, and served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. Dave has a master’s degree in business administration from the Eller School of Management at the University of Arizona and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Vassar College in New York.
Dr. Mischa Beckett
Deputy CISO, Federal Civilian and Director, Cyber Threat Intelligence
GDIT
Dr. Mischa Beckett
Deputy CISO, Federal Civilian and Director, Cyber Threat Intelligence
GDIT
Jamie Williams
Principal Threat Intelligence Researcher
Palo Alto Networks
Jamie Williams
Principal Threat Intelligence Researcher
Palo Alto Networks
Courtney O'Neal-Allen
Director, Events Content
GovExec
Courtney O'Neal-Allen
Director, Events Content
GovExec