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DMV Rising 2024: Highlighting Cybersecurity Innovation in the Nation's Capital

Our second year was our best yet, with a sold-out event and a packed agenda.

Occurred September 12th, 2024

The HUB on Penn Ave NW

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From dynamic startups to game-changing enterprises — the DMV is a powerhouse of innovation.

The second annual DMV Rising event delivered a stellar agenda, practical insights, and firsthand stories from founders across the cybersecurity landscape.

Missed the event? Don't worry — thanks to our featured media partner N2K CyberWire, you can watch the recordings below.

12 MIN

Welcome to DMV Rising 2024: Innovation Thrives in the Nation's Capital

Emcee David Bittner, producer and host of The CyberWire podcast, welcomes attendees to DMV Rising 2024. Opening remarks are delivered by Matt Howard, CMO of Virtru, and Washington, D.C. Deputy Mayor Nina Albert.

43 MIN

Early Innovators: Big Ideas and Crossing the Cyber Penny Gap

John Doyle, former head of cybersecurity at Palantir and current founder and CEO of Cape Wireless, and Anup Ghosh, former founder and CEO of Invincea and current founder and CEO of ThreatMate, share their candid experiences of building world-class cybersecurity startups in the DMV region.

41 MIN

Open Innovation and Category Creation in Cybersecurity

Marty Roesch, founder of SourceFire and CEO of Netography, and Will Ackerly, co-founder and CTO of Virtru, explore the strategies, challenges, and opportunities of leveraging open source projects and open standards to build a high growth software business in this session moderated by Virtru CMO Matt Howard.

41 MIN

Leading the Pack and Scaling to Own a Defined Category

Hear from Brian Fox, founder and CTO of Sonatype, and Kate Ledesma, VP of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Dragos, as they discuss their paths to becoming category leaders in their respective fields. This panel, moderated by King & Spalding's Thomas Knox, explores how innovative product development enabled Sonatype to excel in software supply chain automation and Dragos to lead in operational technology security.

41 MIN

Modernizing Federal Cybersecurity: Government Initiatives and Challenges

Hear from a distinguished panel of experts from the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for an insightful discussion on the broad spectrum of initiatives and challenges facing federal cybersecurity today. This session will explore how various Departments and Services are navigating the complex landscape of IT regulations and mandates, sharing their experiences and strategies for modernization.

26 MIN

Vision for Global Leadership: An Authentic Reflection on the DMV's Past, Present, and Future

The DMV region stands at a pivotal moment in its cybersecurity journey. With unparalleled talent, a concentration of federal agencies, and a thriving ecosystem of innovative companies, the potential for global leadership is immense. Yet, the path forward requires strategic vision, collaborative effort, and a unified regional identity. In a conversation with Brown Advisory's Elise Liberto, Ron Gula — a pillar of the DMV’s cybersecurity community — shares his insights on transforming the region into a recognized global hub for cybersecurity innovation and talent.