Retired four-star Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, former head of both U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, is scheduled to speak at a cybersecurity event in Frederick on September 18.
The keynote, hosted by techfrederick, a Frederick-based nonprofit focused on supporting the region’s tech community, will take place at New Spire Stages, 15 W. Patrick Street. The evening includes a reception followed by Nakasone’s presentation and a moderated Q&A, according to a community announcement.
Tickets were advertised at $75 to $100, with discounted rates available for techfrederick members. Sponsorships are also available.
The event is sponsored by Edgewater Federal Solutions, a Frederick-based IT services provider supporting federal government and national security missions.
Nakasone served as commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the NSA from 2018 to 2024, capping a more than 30-year military career. He is credited with helping build Cyber Command from the ground up and leading the nation’s top cyber units through a series of major security threats.
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception featuring beer, wine and heavy appetizers. Nakasone’s talk is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meghan Sweigart, executive director of techfrederick, said hosting Nakasone highlights the vital role that Frederick’s growing tech workforce plays in national cybersecurity efforts.
Tickets and additional information are available at techfrederick.org.
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