ASSYST Participating in USDA Cybersecurity Expo 2026: Proactive Defense for Emerging Threats

As federal agencies strengthen their digital postures against increasingly complex cyber threats, proactive risk management and continuous defense models are paramount.

ASSYST is proud to participate in the upcoming USDA Cybersecurity Expo 2026, hosted virtually by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Chief Information Officer. Under this year's theme, "The Future at Risk: Proactive Defense for Emerging Threats," the expo brings together federal IT leaders, security practitioners, and industry partners to explore cutting-edge solutions for protecting critical infrastructure and government data assets.

Event Details at a Glance

• Event: USDA Cybersecurity Expo 2026
• Theme: The Future at Risk: Proactive Defense for Emerging Threats
• Date: October 6 & 7, 2026
• Format: Virtual Event
• Website: https://usda.fbcevent.com/page/6689075/sponsors 

Key Capabilities We Bring to Federal Cybersecurity

ASSYST delivers tailored cybersecurity and risk management services designed to safeguard agency ecosystems, maintain compliance, and counter emerging threats:

• Proactive Security Assessments: Continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat hunting to mitigate risks before exploitation.
• Zero Trust & Compliance Frameworks: Implementation of Zero Trust Architecture aligned with federal mandates (NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP).
• Incident Response & Resilience: Enterprise risk management strategies ensuring business continuity across critical digital operations.
• Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM): Secure identity lifecycle solutions to protect critical federal data assets.

Meet Our Team

Attending the USDA Cybersecurity Expo on behalf of ASSYST are:

• John Kimberl- Business Development Specialist | Linkedin
• Eugene Goldlust- Senior Account Executive  | Linkedin

John and Eugene specialize in aligning ASSYST’s modern IT and cybersecurity capabilities with federal mission priorities. They will be engaging throughout the two-day virtual summit to discuss strategies for fortifying federal cyber defenses.

Let's Connect!

Whether your agency is working to implement Zero Trust policies, strengthen threat detection, or secure multi-cloud environments, ASSYST is ready to partner with you.

Learn More: Visit www.assyst.net to explore our complete suite of federal IT and cybersecurity solutions.