As part of a national initiative to improve public–private partnership, CyberRisk Alliance (CRA) and the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), the nation’s oldest and most prominent think tank exclusively focused on critical infrastructure modernization and security, are engaging with private sector CISOs around the country with the goal of strengthening collaboration and dialogue with federal leaders. As a longtime, bipartisan advisor and partner to federal institutions including CISA and the House Homeland Security Committee, this initiative draws on ICIT’s position as a leading voice in the D.C. ecosystem.

To best support the Denver community, we are pleased to present “An Evening With” Parham Eftekhari, Chairman, ICIT, and Rock Lambros, CISO, Rock Security, who will share updates from both the federal and state levels, as well as facilitate a discussion on how to best prepare for the road ahead. Topics for the evening include:

Federal Cyber Priorities Impacting Critical Infrastructure with Parham Eftekhari, Chairman, ICIT
During this fireside chat with Parham Eftekhari, Founder and Chairman of ICIT, we will discuss emerging cybersecurity priorities from newly appointed federal cyber leaders at CISA and other offices, the mission readiness of the federal workforce amid recent leadership changes, and the impact of evolving policies on national security and critical infrastructure. Attendees will also be invited to share perspectives on how CRA and ICIT can better bridge the gap between government and industry and explore opportunities for direct engagement with policymakers in Washington, D.C.

The Future of Colorado AI Policy and Implications for your Security Strategy with Rock Lambros, CISO, Rock Security
As AI technologies flood the market, security leaders face growing pressure to separate hype from practical value while managing the stress of adapting strategies at a relentless pace. The challenges of this climate are further complicated by potential federal and state-level policies around data, privacy, and AI. During this interactive session, Rock Lambros will provide an update on state-level policies and lead a peer-driven discussion on the challenges of making AI work in the real world. Together, participants will explore the tangible impact of AI adoption on security programs: where it has delivered measurable benefits, where it has fallen short, and how it has affected team dynamics, workloads, and burnout. The conversation will focus on hard-earned lessons about scaling AI responsibly and ensuring these tools reduce—rather than add to—the complexity of defending the enterprise.