NATIONAL insider
Risk symposium
September 15-16, 2026 | National Housing Center | Washington, D.C.
Supported By:

The Only Whole of Community Insider Risk Event
The
11th National Insider Risk Symposium
will convene leading security experts, innovators, and decision-makers from across the public and private sectors to examine the evolving insider risk landscape. The event will highlight the latest strategies, technologies, and policies shaping the future of insider risk mitigation and proactive security frameworks.
2026 SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Pearl Mundt, SES
Executive Director, Air Force Office of Special Investigations


Dr. Deanna D. Caputo
Chief Scientist for Insider Threat Research & Solutions; Senior Principal Behavioral Psychologist, MITRE


Gregory Ehrie
Chief Security Officer, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey


Shawn Whiteside
Executive Director, Maritime Transportation System ISAC


Rick Karakadze
Associate VP, Global Maritime Security, Carnival Corporation

Ashley Atiles
Senior Director, Human Risk, Labcorp


Tom Dobbins
Executive Director, Water ISAC


Ivelisse Cassas
Director of Security, DC Water


Jude Sunderbruch
Managing Director, OakTruss Group; Former Executive Director, DoD Cyber Crime Center


Todd MacGregor
Manager, Insider Threat & Forensics, Chevron


Victor Munro
Secretary General, Insider Risk Practitioner Alliance


Geir Lerhol
Executive Director, Norway Insider Risk Management Center of Excellence

2026 Agenda Coming Soon!
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Insider risk has become one of the most complex and critical security challenges organizations face today. Emerging technologies, particularly AI, combined with shifting tactics and motivations, have increased both the likelihood and impact of insider-related incidents. According to the 2026 Cost of Insider Risks Global Report, insider incidents cost organizations an average of $19.5 million in 2025, driven largely by negligent, non-malicious behavior in increasingly digital environments. The report also found that organizations with robust insider risk management programs experience fewer incidents and avoid millions in losses, underscoring the urgent need for proactive, organization-wide strategies.
The 2026 National Insider Risk Symposium will explore the importance of a holistic approach that bridges HR, security, IT, and legal functions to reduce both the frequency and impact of insider risk. The symposium will examine emerging threats and future trends, the critical role of collaboration and information sharing, and the growing impact of AI on the workforce and insider risk landscape. Attendees will gain actionable insights to strengthen mitigation, detection, and prevention efforts, exchange perspectives, and engage in meaningful dialogue with partners across the insider risk community.
DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Symposium’s content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in insider risk management, from leaders across Commercial, Government, and Academia. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.
KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
- Enhancing organizational resilience across the defense security ecosystem
- From detection to prevention: leading the DoW insider risk mission
- Researching the intersection of human behavior & technology to protect critical systems & information
- Integrating identity intelligence & human policy to mitigate internal risk
- Strengthening security & cyber intelligence sharing to protect the oil industry from internal threats
- Navigating insider risk in the maritime industry: detection, prevention, & response
- Advancing global insider risk management through education, partnership, technology
- Assuring mission success through insider risk management across the joint force
- Securing the patient: mitigating the insider risk in healthcare
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