Wanda Jones-Heath, Principal Cyber Advisor – U.S. Air Force

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Wanda Jones-Heath, principal cyber advisor of the US Air Force, discusses the evolving threat landscape and the need to be ready to defend against attackers. She emphasizes the importance of cyber hygiene, which she calls a basic requirement, and ensuring continuous improvement and innovation to stay ahead of adversaries. Jones-Heath also talks about the Air Force’s commitment to the zero trust strategy, which is set to be fully operational by 2027. She discusses the need to focus on identity as the key to success with zero trust and highlights the importance of understanding the cyber posture of weapons systems and operational technology.