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Ty Hughes
Director of Cybersecurity Integrity Center
US Department of State
Speaker Bio
Ty Hughes is a federal cybersecurity executive, AI strategist, and recognized thought leader known as The AI Alchemist. As Director of the Cybersecurity Integrity Center at the U.S. Department of State, he leads with a human centered philosophy that places people at the heart of cybersecurity and digital transformation.
With nearly two decades of experience navigating complex national security challenges, including crisis response efforts such as Hurricane Katrina and the OPM breach, Ty is known for translating disruption into innovation. A champion of Cyber Wellness, he works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and leadership to build resilient organizations where technology strengthens both mission outcomes and the people who deliver them.
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With nearly two decades of experience navigating complex national security challenges, including crisis response efforts such as Hurricane Katrina and the OPM breach, Ty is known for translating disruption into innovation. A champion of Cyber Wellness, he works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and leadership to build resilient organizations where technology strengthens both mission outcomes and the people who deliver them.
Session
Monday, June 01, 2026 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM EDT
Executive Story: Cybersecurity’s Blind Spot: The Risk You Don’t See Until It’s Too Late
Jothi Dugar,
Chief Information Security Officer, NIH for Information Technology
Ty Hughes,
Director of Cybersecurity Integrity Center, US Department of State
One of the most dangerous risks in security operations is often overlooked: human exhaustion. Burnout directly affects decision quality, retention, and operational resilience. In this session, we will examine how burnout appears inside security organizations and will share how we have used leadership interventions, psychological safety, and simple reset techniques to strengthen resilience without lowering performance expectations. Based on our experiences, we’ll leave you with actionable strategies to protect your teams and mission.
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