Security in the Age of Quantum Computers - US Government Perspectives Panel at QWC 2023
"Security in the Age of Quantum Computers - US Government Perspectives" panel occurred during the government and security breakout track at Quantum World Congress 2023 featuring the following speakers:
Dylan Presman, ONCD (Moderator)
Christian Lowry, CISA
Nicholas Polk, OMB
Dylan Presman serves as Director for Budget and Assessment in the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD). Mr. Presman is responsible for budget oversight and assessment across the federal enterprise. Dylan has worked for the U.S. government for 20+ years and served under five Presidents (Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden) at three different federal departments (U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security) as well as having worked for the U.S. Senate. Prior to joining ONCD, Dylan served as Budget Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security where he oversaw the formulation and execution of the agency’s $2.5 billion budget .Dylan joined DHS in May 2009, working initially in the Budget Division in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer before moving over to CISA in 2017. Previously, Dylan worked as a budget analyst at the U.S. Departments of Education and as a program manager at the U.S. Department of Justice. Dylan earned a B.A. in Middle Eastern Affairs from the University of Durham, a Masters of Science in Government Leadership from the National Defense University and a Masters in Public Policy from UCLA
Christian Lowry is a Section Chief in the National Risk Management Center, part of the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Christian leads a team of analysts assessing risks to critical infrastructure from emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Christian has also led NRMC’s analysis efforts related to the ICT supply chain and smart cities.
Nick is Senior Advisor to the Federal Chief Information Security Officer focusing on national security and emerging technology. Previously, Nick worked as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Department of Defense Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity, focusing on the cybersecurity of Weapon Systems and Critical Infrastructure, as well as Special Assistant to the Deputy Homeland Security Advisor and Cybersecurity Coordinator on the National Security Council. Nick was also previously Country Director for Spain, Portugal, and NATO affairs in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy.