Jess's Thoughts: Hi! I'm Jessica Park, Business Development Manager for Cybersecurity at Loudoun Economic Development. Every month, we bring together the cybersecurity community at Loudoun CyberTech to hear from industry leaders, make connections, share ideas, and shape the future of cybersecurity.
AI is accelerating the cybersecurity conversation, but what is really important is where the acceleration shows up first. In Loudoun County, where so much of the world’s data is created, moved, and stored, the pressure to secure infrastructure isn’t theoretical, it’s immediate and constant. What I’m seeing is a shift from reactive security to embedded security, where protection is designed into systems at the same pace they’re being built.
Have questions about the cybersecurity industry in Loudoun County? Feel free to reach out!
That’s where Loudoun stands out! This ecosystem isn’t just keeping up, it’s helping shape how modern security is operationalized alongside cloud, data, and AI infrastructure. The companies that win here won’t just adopt AI, they will integrate it seamlessly into environments that demand resilience at scale.
Loudoun CyberTech: Ask the CMMC Experts
If CMMC is on your radar (or keeping you up at night), this is the conversation you don’t want to miss!
Join us for an “Ask the CMMC Experts” session with Brian Gallagher and Carter Schoenberg of Koniag Cyber. These two seasoned leaders have been deep in the trenches of cybersecurity, compliance, and national security!
Brian brings 20+ years of experience leading cybersecurity services across highly regulated industries and a unique perspective as a former U.S. Secret Service Technical Security Division professional who has helped secure some of the nation’s most sensitive environments.
Carter pairs 30+ years spanning cyber investigations, threat intelligence, and cyber law with hands-on CMMC leadership as a Lead Certified Asessor. He’s conducted 35+ independent CMMC assessments, supported 30+ Authorizations to Operate for DHS and DoD, and helped shape national conversations through work with NIST, MITRE, and federal agencies.
Bring your questions, your challenges, and your curiosity for this candid, practical conversation!
For those who couldn't attend our last event with Kristin King, "Cybersecurity in Food and Agriculture," we've got you covered. You can view the presentation slides here.
Gone Phishing: How Loudoun Small Business Can Outpace AI Threats
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the cyber domain. Both a creative and destructive force, it can operate as our most valuable stronghold, or our most formidable foe. From identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities faster than ever before, to threat detection at machine speed, AI is revolutionizing how threat actors attack, and how organizations defend themselves. This dual-use of AI—to both defend and attack—means that defenders need to be able to have the same or better tools and capabilities, and operate at a faster speed than that of our adversaries. Operating a Security Operations Center (SOC) with processes and tools from two years ago is akin to bringing a knife to a gunfight—outpaced, outmatched, and vulnerable, even against less sophisticated threat actors.
To learn more, use the link below to read our latest blog: Gone Phishing: How Loudoun Small Businesses Can Outpace AI Threats.
Cyber Summit 2026 is a student-led cybersecurity conference taking place on May 30th at Briar Woods High School. The goal of the event is to bring together high school students from across Loudoun County to explore cybersecurity through hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
We’re currently working with community partners and sponsors to make this event accessible and impactful. Sponsorship contributions directly support workshop materials, technology resources, student meals, prizes, and the overall experience for attendees.
We offer three sponsorship tiers:
Gold ($1,000): Larger Sponsor recognition on event T-shirts, larger logo placement on general session slides, a shout-out during the event, and the ability to include branded items in gift bags.
Silver ($500): Sponsor recognition on event T-shirts, Logo placement on general session slides, and inclusion of branded items in gift bags.
Bronze ($250): Logo placement on general session slides.
The goal is to create a strong connection between students and the local cybersecurity community while giving sponsors meaningful visibility and engagement opportunities.
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM
🗺️ Briar Woods High School, 22525 Belmont Ridge Rd, Ashburn, VA 20148
For more information and to register, use the button below.
