Cyber Deterrence and Defense: National Priorities for 2026
January 15, 2026 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Arlington, VA
Join 150+ intelligence and national security professionals on January 15, 8:00–10:00 am, at the Westin Arlington Gateway for a discussion on the cyber priorities shaping 2026, including efforts to deter adversary activity, strengthen operational collaboration, and modernize defense against emerging threats. Please note: This event is closed to the press and will be held under the Chatham House Rule.
This program will help intelligence and national security professionals understand where federal cyber efforts are headed in 2026, what threats are influencing strategic direction, and how evolving requirements like secure architecture, supply chain protection, and CMMC implementation affect mission and investment decisions.
Discussion topics:
- How agencies are strengthening cyber deterrence against malicious actors
- What cyber leaders identify as top threat trends and priority focus areas
- Updates on modernization, secure architecture, CMMC implementation, and supply chain protection
- The impact of AI/ML and emerging technologies on both adversary operations and defense readiness
- Where government most needs industry partnership and innovation
Plus, there will be ample time for audience Q&A!
Limited Time Offer! Black Friday Deal: 15% Off Program Sponsorships! This offer ends COB Monday, December 1.
Contact Erin Harroun at eharroun@insaonline.org for additional details.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Patriot
Exclusive
$10,000
Member Price
$12,500
Non-Member Price
- Ten gratis registrations
- Opportunity to introduce keynote and panel
- On-stage acknowledgment at beginning and end of program
- Prominent company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions
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Registration
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$7,500
Member Price
$9,500
Non-Member Price
- Six gratis registrations
- Company logo placement on registration pages and confirmation messages
- Company-branded lanyards provided to all attendees at Registration
- Dedicated company-branded signage at registration
- Company-branded floor clings or equivalent at event venue
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions
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Breakfast
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$6,000
Member Price
$7,500
Non-Member Price
- Six gratis registrations
- Dedicated company-branded signage at breakfast
- Dedicated company-branded napkins at breakfast
- On-stage acknowledgment at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions
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Enduring Memories
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$4,000
Member Price
$6,000
Non-Member Price
- Four gratis registrations
- Company mentioned as sponsor on official Flickr photo album with all post-event photos
- Dedicated social media posts with select event photos, thank the company and linking to the Flickr album
- On-stage acknowledgment at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions
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Question Card
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$4,000
Member Price
$6,000
Non-Member Price
- Four gratis registrations
- Dedicated company-branded index cards to be distributed throughout the room for questions during panel
- On-stage ackonwledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions
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Community Champion
Unlimited
$2,500
Member Price
$4,500
Non-Member Price
- Three gratis registrations
- On-stage acknowledgment at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions
Current Sponsors
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Community Champion - Small Business
Unlimited
$1,500
Member Price
Must be an INSA Small Business Member in good standing!- Three gratis registrations
- On-stage acknowledgment at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions
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