Joining our stellar slate of speakers at DMV Rising 2024 is Kate Ledesma, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Dragos. Joining DMV Rising for the second year in a row, Kate is a distinguished expert in national security and technology, with years of experience at CISA, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of State.
“I’m thrilled to join DMV Rising as a speaker for 2024,” said Ledesma. “Last year’s DMV Rising was a fantastic inaugural event. I really enjoyed the panels and, in particular, the final panel tied it together in a way I haven’t seen any other conference or event do in this region or elsewhere. This event really delivers on valuable, actionable content for cybersecurity executives.”
With her unique blend of experience in public policy, defense, and scaling software companies, Ledesma will bring invaluable insights to this year's event as she joins the panel, Leading the Pack and Scaling to Own a Defined Category.
Ledesma’s career spans the critical intersection of national security and emerging technologies. Her expertise has been honed through years of service in key government roles, where she worked on cutting-edge initiatives to safeguard national interests in an increasingly digital world. In addition to her roles in the federal government, Ledesma has also brought her expertise to the private sector at SecurityScorecard and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, and is a Senior Fellow with the McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity at Auburn University.
Her background in national security gives her a unique perspective on cyber resilience, which she brings to public-private sector partnerships at Dragos. She and her team work diligently with partners across sectors to protect critical infrastructure and bolster national defense and resilience.
Don't miss this chance to learn from Ledesma’s robust experience in cybersecurity and national security policy. Register for DMV Rising 2024 today — seats are filling up quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your spot.