Trends and Opportunities Series: Cybersecurity and Physical Security in the Modern Maritime Domain

Overview

As maritime threats evolve—from cyberattacks on operational technology to physical incursions in port environments—the line between digital and physical risk is blurring at unprecedented speed.

The Second Annual Maritime Security & Cybersecurity Briefing convenes top federal agencies and regional leaders to address the urgent need for integrated, future-ready defense strategies across ports, harbors, marinas, and maritime supply chains. This executive-level hybrid event will uncover real-world threats, high-priority gaps, and commercial opportunities for those seeking to protect and modernize maritime infrastructure.

Whether you're a maritime operator, tech innovator, defense contractor, or government security leader—this is your opportunity to engage directly with the agencies and stakeholders shaping the maritime security landscape.

Featured Speakers & Agencies

• FBI San Diego: Cyber & counterintelligence threat briefing

• NAVWAR & U.S. Coast Guard: Operational insights on system-level vulnerabilities

• Port of San Diego & Port of Long Beach: Regional challenges & innovation needs

• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU): Future of dual-use tech in MDA and cybersecurity

• CalOES: California's threat-readiness and resilience strategy

• Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE): Resources for cyber defense and resilience

Key Themes to Be Explored

• Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
  Discover where critical gaps lie in port and harbor defense—and how commercial tech can close them.

• Cyber-Physical Convergence
  Understand how vulnerabilities in Operational Technology (OT) now directly translate into physical consequences—and what solutions are needed now.

• Nation-State & Counterintelligence Threats
  Hear the latest intelligence on state-backed tactics targeting the maritime sector—plus how private sector companies can better detect, defend, and respond.

• AI, Data Fusion, and Real-Time Awareness
  Explore how next-gen MDA systems, predictive intelligence, and dual-use sensors are revolutionizing maritime situational awareness.

• Commercial Entry Points
  Where and how COTS, startups, and dual-use technologies are in high demand—from autonomous systems and drones to secure communications and data infrastructure.

Who Should Attend

• Companies seeking to enter or expand in the defense or maritime security market

• Technology providers with COTS, dual-use, or cybersecurity solutions

• Public-sector leaders driving port security, emergency response, and infrastructure resilience

• Investors, integrators, and R&D partners looking for early-stage collaboration opportunities

Agenda Highlights

8:00 – 8:20: Arrival & Networking

8:20 – 8:30: Welcome Remarks

• Sergey Chekov, Deputy Director of Strategic Partnerships and Membership Engagement, TMA BlueTech

• Andy Haass, Co-Chairman, CCOE and Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton

8:30 – 10:00: “MDA in a Time of Rapid Change: Gaps, Opportunities, and the Next Wave of Collaboration” Featuring:

• Jon Marcus, VP of Sales and Custom Solutions, NORBIT (Moderator)

• Newt McKissick, Maritime Portfolio Director, Defense Innovation Unit

• Chris Anderson, Port Security Manager, San Diego Unified Port District

• Bridgett Lewis, Manager of Homeland Security, Port of Long Beach

• Brad Hepburn, Homeland Security Maritime, CalOES

10:00 – 10:30: Networking Break

10:30 – 12:00: Cybersecurity Briefing for the Maritime Sector

• Andy Haass, Co-Chairman, CCOE and Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton (Moderator)

• David Tomasz, Intelligence Analyst, FBI San Diego

• Mark Compton, CISO, NAVWAR

• Billy Marsh, CISO, Port of San Diego

• Buzz Montoro, Cybersecurity Specialist, USCG

12:00 – 1:00: Sponsored Networking Lunch

1:00: Depart

Registration Required

Seats are limited for in-person attendance at the Port of San Diego Administration Building. Virtual participation is also available.

RSVP now to secure your spot and shape the future of maritime security innovation.

Date/Time/Location

• June 11, 2025

• 8:00AM-1:00PM

• Port of San Diego Administration Building (3165 Pacific Highway San Diego, CA 92101)

Upcoming Trends & Opportunities Events

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