CYBER ESPIONAGE: THREATS & REALITIES

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents:

CYBER ESPIONAGE : THREATS & REALITIES

with

Admiral Michael Rogers

Former Director of the
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
and Commander of
US CYBER COMMAND

Join us for an insightful evening with Admiral Michael S. Rogers, retired 4-star admiral of the United States Navy. Admiral Rogers brings unparalleled expertise from his distinguished service as the second commander of U.S. Cyber Command, Chief of the Central Security Service, and the 17th Director of the National Security Agency. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of the foremost leaders in national security and cyber defense.

Date & Time:

Thursday, January 9, 2025

5pm Cocktail Reception

5pm VIP* Reception

6pm Program

Irvine Marriott

PRIVATE DINNER FOR FOUNDERS CLUB TO FOLLOW

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

*VIP tickets will be limited

Speaker Bio:

Admiral Rogers is a member of the Board of Directors or Advisory Board to multiple companies in the
private sector and works in the consulting and venture capital arenas across the globe while also
speaking internationally to various business and academic groups in the areas of cyber, technology,
leadership, crisis response and global security. He can be seen on major media outlets across the globe
on occasion addressing those same issues. He is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor with
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management’s Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute and
works with DoD in the mentoring and professional development of its General and Flag officers.
Mike served in the U.S. Navy for nearly 37 years and retired from naval service in 2018 after rising to the
rank of four- star admiral. He culminated his career in uniform with a four plus year tour as the
Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency – creating the DoD’s then
newest combatant command and leading the largest intelligence organization in the free world. In
those roles he worked with the leadership of the U.S. government, the DoD and the Intelligence
community as well as their international counterparts in the conduct of cyber and intelligence activity
across the globe. He also assisted in the development of national and international policy with respect
to cyber, intelligence, privacy and technology – including extensive work with corporate leadership in
the finance, IT, telecommunications and technology – and national security more broadly.
Prior to his final duties he also served as Director of Intelligence for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
Indo-Pacific Command, focusing on issues associated with China and the broader set of global security
challenges. He is a graduate of Auburn University and holds a Masters in National Security (East Asia) and is a distinguished graduate of the National War College and a graduate of highest distinction from the Naval War College. He is also an MIT Seminar XXI Fellow and a Harvard Senior Executive in National Security alum.