About
Jessica Gulick (CISSP, PMP) is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert and influential speaker with over 25 years of experience. Her background includes leading cyber teams, directing international competitions, establishing innovation centers, and co-authoring NIST Special Publications and National Cyber Strategy documents. For the past 11 years, Ms. Gulick has been the CEO of Katzcy, a Growth Hacker company providing advisory services to over 100 technology firms. She also founded key initiatives like PlayCyber (workforce development games), Wicked6 (Global Hack and Chat), and the US Cyber Games programs, which include the national US Cyber Team and Women's Team. She holds a BA in Management Studies from UMUC and an MBA in Global Studies from Virginia Tech.
Sessions
Fusing NASCAR, Esports, and the US Cyber Games to Train Elite Cyber Operators
What you will learn:
Discover how modern cognitive athlete training can prepare elite professionals for future challenges in cyber defense and offense, spanning from the world of esports to DEFCON. Jessica will discuss her experience commissioning the inaugural US Cyber Team and explore how AI is fueling the rise of cognitive athletic programs for the next generation of cyber operators. This session offers a deep dive into best practices and lessons learned from global esports, NASCAR, American football, and the US Cyber Games. Guilty Pleasure or Professional Training? You Decide.