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Michael Tassey

Cybersecurity strategist with 27 years of experience across defense, finance, and critical infrastructure

Mike Tassey is a cybersecurity strategist with 27 years of experience across defense, finance, and critical infrastructure. At the Air Force Office of Special Investigation, he led red team operations and secured global investigative systems. At NASDAQ, he helped defend the exchange from nation-state cyber threats and re-architect its global security posture. A DEF CON and Black Hat speaker, Mike co-designed the Wireless Aerial Surveillance Platform—the first civilian cyber drone, now in the International Spy Museum.

Panel Discussion: Modern warfare and nation state sponsored cyber threat actors

Sunday | Aug 10th 2025
Adversary Village workshop stage | Las Vegas Convention Center

Panel Discussion
Adversary Philosophy

Recent conflicts have shown us that wars today aren't just fought with traditional weapons, they are fought with code, misinformation, and influence. This panel dives into how adversaries are using a mix of traditional and unconventional tactics, from cyber attacks to psychological operations, to gain the upper hand on modern battlefields. We will look at real examples from recent wars, explore the technologies driving these shifts, and discuss what defense, security, and policy leaders need to take away from it all.

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