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

As federal agencies strengthen digital postures against increasingly complex cyber risks, robust continuous defense models remain essential to safeguarding mission-critical operations. As we kickoff Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026, ASSYST is pleased to announce our participation in the virtual USDA Cybersecurity Expo 2026, hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Chief Information Officer under the theme "The Future at Risk: Proactive Defense for Emerging Threats."

This two-day summit brings together federal technology leaders, security practitioners, and industry experts to address evolving threat landscapes and accelerate zero-trust adoption across public-sector ecosystems.

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
• Hosted By: USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer

Key Capabilities We Bring to Federal Cybersecurity

ASSYST delivers tailored cybersecurity and risk management solutions designed to protect federal assets, maintain strict compliance, and mitigate emerging threats:

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

Meet Our Team

Representing ASSYST at the summit:

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

John and Eugene specialize in aligning ASSYST’s modern cybersecurity architectures with federal mission priorities. Throughout the event, they will be available to discuss customized approaches for fortifying enterprise defense systems.

Let's Connect

Whether your agency is accelerating Zero Trust implementation, enhancing threat detection, or securing multi-cloud environments, ASSYST is positioned to support your goals.

Reach out to John Kimberl (jkimberl@assyst.net) and Eugene Goldlust (egoldlust@assyst.net)