ABSTRACT
Today almost all aspects of our national defence are connected; whether it’s the desktop computers managing military logistics, or military weapons and platforms - such as tanks, ships, and planes. All these systems are connected, and vulnerable to security threats. As the speed of warfare increases and as emerging technologies further underpin the warfighter's capabilities, the requirement to evolve both rapidly and securely will be key to maintaining a capability edge. However, while the world of technology - including information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) and as those two are increasingly connected, the Internet of Things (IoT) -is moving in one direction, most cyber security companies are moving in the opposite direction. This situation is getting worse and giving cyber adversaries a growing advantage. The world of cyber security must change direction and better align to the world of technology to close the gap with attackers and offer advantages for defenders. Doing so requires the cyber security industry to harness four levels of innovation: integration, interoperability, interface, and intelligence sharing. This presentation will outline the details for each level of innovation and provide examples of how technology leaders in the cyber security industry are already using automation and software-based advanced analytics (such as Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence) to achieve greater speed and scale in effectively outmaneuvering modern cyber threats and regaining an advantage over cyber attackers.

BIOGRAPHY
Retired U.S. Army Major General John Davis is the Vice President, Public Sector for Palo Alto Networks, where he is responsible for expanding cybersecurity initiatives and global policy for the international public sector and assisting governments around the world to prevent successful cyber breaches. Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, John served as the Senior Military Advisor for Cyber to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and also served as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy. Prior to this assignment, he served in multiple leadership positions in special operations, cyber, and information operations. John earned a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, Master of Military Art and Science from U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and Bachelor of Science from U.S. Military Academy at West Point.