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.
There's a lot of conversation right now around securing critical infrastructure and putting the right guardrails around AI, and both are important. But as technology gets more complex, the answer isn't always adding another layer of complexity.
Have questions about the cybersecurity industry in Loudoun County? Feel free to reach out!
Strong security still comes back to the basics: knowing what you have, understanding your risks, clear communication, and keeping people engaged in the process. AI can strengthen our defenses and help us move faster, but human judgement, curiosity, and accountability still matter.
Sometimes resilience starts with looking forward. Sometimes it starts with making sure we haven't skipped the fundamentals. Taking a moment to revisit those basics now can help ensure we're better prepared for what comes next!
Loudoun CyberTech:
The AI Governance Reality Check
Who’s governing your AI? Is your AI moving faster than your policies? Who actually owns the AI risk?
Hear all that and more at September’s Loudoun CyberTech!
We look forward to welcoming Greg Adams of Cintara to the next Loudoun CyberTech for The AI Governance Reality Check.
Greg brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, spanning public sector and commercial markets in the U.S. and globally. He’s previously focused on building and scaling disruptive technology companies and is now helping advance the conversation around AI Governance at Cintara.
A U.S. Army and intelligence community veteran, Greg brings a practical perspective to the risks of ungoverned enterprise AI and what organizations should be thinking about as AI adoption accelerates.
The Fundamentals Never Went Out of Style: 5 Essentials Every Loudoun Business Should Have in Place
Many organizations are moving quickly. They are innovating and adapting to meet their customers' needs. They are challenging the way that business gets done and rethinking how AI can accelerate outcomes. But amongst all of this excitement at the top, security and compliance leaders are still often focused on governance and risk fundamentals. The fundamentals control and process the foundation for stakeholder trust and secure innovation.
The fundamentals are not headline-worthy. But it’s the fundamentals that underlie how an organization governs its operations and makes risk-based decisions. Without these in place, an organization’s ambitious goals will quickly stall as technical debt and security weaknesses hold it back.
To learn more, use the link below to read our latest guest blog, written by Laura Sawka, Founder & GRC Executive at Sawka Advisory Group, LLC: The Fundamentals Never Went Out of Style: 5 Essentials Every Loudoun Business Should Have in Place.
At UWIC 2026, our theme Creative Cyber: Amplified Intelligence reflects the energy and evolution of cybersecurity today. Join us to explore how human ingenuity and AI come together to outpace emerging threats and build a more creative, resilient future.
Participants Get:
Exposure: Gain enhanced access to an active network of high-profile leaders and peers.
Education: Receive expert updates on trending cybersecurity topics and their impact on daily life.
Resources: Access shared lessons learned and actionable strategies to advance cybersecurity technology and workforce.
📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ Starts at 8:00 am
🗺️ Capital One Hall, Tysons, VA
For more information and to register, use the button below.
