Peak Cyber Symposium
“Driving Operational Advantage Through AI, Cyber, & Space”
Laura leads a panel on September 9.
Decades of command. A career spent making room.
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Overview
“AI, Cyber, & Data for Secure Systems”
Join ISSA — Northern Colorado Chapter on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at the Denver Federal Center for the 3rd Annual Cyber & IT Summit.
The event will take place at GSA Building 41 in the Remington Arms Conference Room from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. There is no fee to attend for government/military, ISSA members, and DAMA-RMC members. CPE/CEU credit will be awarded, and lunch will be provided. This event is open to all those that are interested. You do not have to attend the full day — you may attend as many, or as few sessions as your schedule allows, or just come for the exhibits and lunch.
Featured Speakers
- Chris Jensen, Director of Business Development, Tenable Public Sector
- TSA Jordan Huntzinger, Network Intrusion Response Agent, U.S. Secret Service
- Jeremy C., Customer Engineer, Cloudflare
- Paul Herbka, VP, AI Transformation & Cyber Strategy, 6e Technologies
- Laura Harder, Flight Commander, US Air Force Reserves | Vice President, ISSA International | President, ISSA — Northern Colorado Chapter
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Speaking Engagements
Entrepreneurs
Learn how to build secure, resilient technology-driven ventures from concept to compliance.
Veterans
Gain tools and mentorship to transition into cybersecurity and IT leadership roles.
Executives
Explore strategies to secure your organization while empowering inclusive, mission-driven teams.
Subject Matter Expertise
Cybersecurity & AI Threats
From nation-state adversaries to agentic AI risks, Laura brings frontline expertise to audiences navigating the evolving cyber threat landscape.
Board Governance & Risk
Laura translates complex technical risk into boardroom language — helping executives and directors prepare for emerging cyber and regulatory challenges.
Leadership & Inclusion
Drawing on her military career and experience raising neurodiverse children, Laura delivers compelling talks on inclusive leadership in technology.
Cyber Warfare & National Security
As an Offensive Cyber Officer in the Air Force Reserves, Laura offers rare insight into the intersection of military strategy, geopolitics, and digital conflict.
Building Cybersecurity Teams That Scale
Discover the keys to forming high-performing cyber teams, from hiring with purpose to managing projects aligned with regulatory frameworks and enterprise objectives.
Leading with Empathy in Technical Fields
Explore leadership strategies rooted in empathy, inclusion, and mentorship — shaping workplaces that empower neurodiverse and veteran professionals alike.
From Mission to Execution
Understand how to translate cybersecurity strategy into actionable execution, drawing on military precision, industry best practices, and real-world case studies.
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