National Security Threats to US Critical Infrastructure
A Global Cyber Innovation Summit Security Briefing
Wednesday, july 23, 2025 | New York City
This closed-door, by-invitation-only session will bring together senior leaders—including CEOs of critical infrastructure companies, national security officials, technology and policy experts, and select members of the press—for a high-trust conversation on the evolving threat landscape, what responses are proving effective, and what must be done next.
Highlights
Threats to Critical Infrastructure: Panel Highlights
This one-minute highlight reel will share some of the insights from our exclusive panel discussion featuring four distinguished national security and cybersecurity leaders discussing the most pressing threats facing our critical infrastructure.
Threats to Critical Infrastructure: National Security Panel Discussion | CEO & Board Level Briefing
CEOs, CISOs, and Board Members: Are you prepared for the evolving cyber threats targeting America's critical infrastructure? Don’t miss this exclusive security briefing and panel discussion of the most pressing operational technology (OT) threats facing power grids, water systems, manufacturing, oil & gas, supply chains, and transportation networks.
Reimagining National Security: Keynote by Tom Fanning, former Executive Chairman & CEO of Southern Company
Former Southern Company CEO Thomas Fanning delivers a critical briefing on protecting America's most vital infrastructure from escalating cyber threats. Fanning discusses how public and private collaboration is working to harden our defenses and improve resilience.
Risks to Critical Infrastructure: Keynote by Ida Kristensen, Senior Partner at McKinsey
Ida Kristensen, Senior Partner and Global Cyber Practice Leader at McKinsey & Company, delivers critical insights on national security threats targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. This high-stakes presentation addresses vulnerabilities, developing a strategic cybersecurity framework, executive action items and industry applications.
Speakers

GENERAL PAUL NAKASONE
NSA
Former Director of the US National Security Agency (NSA)

THOMAS FANNING
Southern Company
Former Executive Chairman & CEO

CHRIS WRAY
FBI
Former Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

IDA KRISTENSEN
McKinsey
Senior Partner & Global Co-Leader

BILL FEHRMAN
American Electric Power
CEO of American Electric Power

ROB LEE DRAGOS
DRAGOS
CEO and Co-Founder of Dragos, Industrial Security Leader and Lt Col of US Army National Guard
Moderator
Agenda

JAMES RUNDLE
The Wall Street Journal
Reporter
1:00 PM | Guest Arrival & Reception
2:00 PM | Welcome Remarks
2:10 PM | Strategic Briefing by McKinsey
2:25 PM | Fireside Panel: National Security & Critical Infrastructure
3:25 PM | Audience Q&A
3:45 PM | Keynote: Tom Fanning
4:05–6:00 PM | Networking Reception
Agenda
1:00 PM | Guest Arrival & Reception
2:00 PM | Welcome Remarks
2:10 PM | Strategic Briefing by McKinsey
2:25 PM | Fireside Panel: National Security & Critical Infrastructure
3:25 PM | Audience Q&A
3:45 PM | Keynote: Tom Fanning
4:05–6:00 PM | Networking Reception
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