10th Annual Cyber Southwest Symposium

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) - Southwest Chapter, Arizona InfraGard/Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), AFCEA - Tucson, and the AZ Cyber Initiative are collaborating to organize the 10th Annual Cyber Southwest (CSW) Symposium. CSW will be held at the UA Tech Park Event Center in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

The main objective of CSW 2025 is to further enhance Arizona's prominence as a national leader in cybersecurity. The symposium will gather government and defense industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who will share their knowledge and insights on various aspects of cybersecurity, including cyber threats, cyber defense, cyber risk mitigation, and current remediation strategies.

This event presents a unique opportunity to engage with over 250 professionals from the military, federal government, city government, contractors, academia, and industry, all of whom are expected to attend.

By participating in CSW 2025, your company can connect with key stakeholders in the cybersecurity field, gain visibility, and demonstrate your expertise and offerings. Don't miss this chance to be part of an important event that focuses on cybersecurity advancements and collaboration in the Southwest region.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Speaking opportunites are available for Sponsors. For more information email [email protected]

Confirmed Keynote Speakers: (More Keynotes will be added)

Frank J. Grimmelmann, President & CEO, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance, Inc. (ACTRA)
Jerry Keely, CISO, City of Tucson
Ryan Murray, Deputy Director, Arizona Department of Homeland Security & CISO State of Arizona
Special Agent Nick Smith, Cyber Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation - Phoenix Division

Confirmed Speakers: (More Speakers will be added)

Dr. Dalal N Alharthi, Assistant Professor, College of Applied Science & Technology , University of Arizona
Dr. Greg Carpenter, Chief Security Officer, KnowledgeBridge International