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McLean, VA · 16tH APRIL 2026

Join us once again in McLean, VA
for IMPACT

And hear from world-leading academics about their latest research on the human aspect of cyber security.

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Every year, CybSafe hosts IMPACT – a free conference that puts the latest research on the human aspect of cybersecurity on center stage.

Like its predecessors, IMPACT USA will bring researchers together to share knowledge on their understanding of the human factor in cybersecurity with industry experts, security practitioners, and policymakers.

Working together with MITRE and NCA to facilitate networking, collaboration, and real change on personal, organizational, and policy levels.

2026 Speakers

Ava Woods-Fleegal

Ava Woods-Fleegal

Head of Cyber Training, Engagement & Awareness, RTX

DeBora King

DeBora King

Security Risk & Compliance Lead, Robinson Bradshaw

Dr Bill Claycomb

Dr Bill Claycomb

Principal Researcher, Software Engineering Institute - Carnegie Mellon University

Dr Deanna Caputo

Dr Deanna Caputo

Chief Scientist for Insider Threat Capabilities, MITRE

Dr Jason Nurse

Dr Jason Nurse

Reader in Cyber Security, University of Kent

Dr Julie Haney

Dr Julie Haney

Human-Centered Cybersecurity Program Lead, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Dr Keri Pearlson

Dr Keri Pearlson

Principal Research Scientist, MIT Sloan School of Management

Jordan Fuhr

Jordan Fuhr

Head of Social Engineering Simulations; and Executive Director for Strategic Cyber Partnerships, Wells Fargo

Julie Nethery Snyder

Julie Nethery Snyder

Principal, MITRE Labs Privacy Leadership Team, MITRE

Lisa Plaggemier

Lisa Plaggemier

Executive Director, National Cyber Security Alliance

Oz Alashe MBE

Oz Alashe MBE

CEO & Founder, CybSafe

Rob Knowles

Rob Knowles

Insider Threat Analyst, Navy Federal Credit Union

12:55

13:30

AI: Helping or Hurting Your Insider Threat Program?

Dr Bill Claycomb, Principal Researcher, Software Engineering Institute – Carnegie Mellon University

13:45

14:20

Here be dragons

Exploring the uncharted territory of human risk management (HRM) in cybersecurity

Dr Jason Nurse, Reader in Cyber Security, University of Kent

15:25

16:10

Panel discussion #1

This panel will discuss the topics covered in our first three presentations. Our panellists will analyse the themes, sharing what they see as most important takeaways and how the ideas can be applied in the workplace.

Dr Julie Haney · Rob Knowles · Ava Woods-Fleegal · Moderator – Oz Alashe

16:10

16:45

Evaluating Presence and Use of Suicide Risk Indicators in Insider Threat Data

Please note: this session was only available as a live talk and was not recorded.

Dr Deanna Caputo, Chief Scientist for Insider Threat Capabilities, MITRE

17:00

17:35

Cybersecurity Comes From Culture, not Just Technology

Dr Keri Pearlson, Principal Research Scientist, MIT Sloan School of Management

17:35

18:20

Panel discussion #2

This panel will discuss the topics covered in final two presentations. Our panellists will analyse the themes, sharing what they see as most important takeaways and how the ideas can be applied in the workplace.

Julie Nethery Snyder · Jordan Fuhr · DeBora King · Moderator – Lisa Plaggemier



Virginia, USA

16th APRIL 2026

  • Conference: 10.45am – 4.30pm
  • Networking lunch: 12.20pm – 1.25pm
  • Networking drinks: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
  • Venue: McLean/MITRE 2 Building, 7515 Colshire Drive, McLean, Virginia. 22102

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