Theme: Operational Synergy

Welcome to the nation's premier conference which explores the force-multiplying impact of converging cyber operations (CO) and electronic warfare/electromagnetic spectrum operations (EW/EMSO). The original intent of the Cyber-EW Convergence conference was to examine the nature of the relationship between CO and EW/EMSO. From a 2020 DTIC report: "[CO and EMSO] are on divergent...paths driven by historical mission applications. Although both operate in and through the [EMS], each organization views its use differently. EMSO focuses on exploiting, attacking, protecting, and managing the physical EMS, while CO is focused on the data driven human use of digital applications and [cyber-EMS] data. Each community has a specialty developed over many years, but entrenched thought has created a divide between the two."

For 2025, the conference is set up to bypass definitions, doctrine & dogma, and proceed directly to combined operations. We'll explore real-world examples that show operationalization of mission capabilities made possible as much by the convergence of information technology (IT) and data infrastructure as by magically harmonized Cyber-EW policy. Topics under development include: National-Tactical Interoperability, IC Warfighter Support, Mission Data Integration, Software-Driven Capabilities, Platform One, CJADC2, and more - delivered via presentations at the TS/SCI level, expert panels, facilitated discussions and rich networking opportunities.

Classification of Sessions: TS/SCI

Location:
Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
Cooper River Landing Conference Center (Bldg 3112)
Charleston, SC