Chris Usserman brings over 35 years of US Intelligence Community (IC) expertise, specializing in both offensive and defensive cyber operations. Currently at Infoblox, Chris is pivotal in collaborations with CISA, the Department of Defense, the 5EYES intelligence alliance, and extended partner nations to actively shape global cybersecurity policies, strategies and enhancing international cyber defenses. His specialized career includes a decade at Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Labs conducting cyber capabilities applied research, 14 years in Air Force Intelligence, 10 years in IC cyber operations, and over 11 years consulting on 'Applied Intelligence' to bolster cybersecurity postures for government and industry partners. A frequent and often sought-after public speaker, Chris excels at engaging and enlightening audiences with the latest cyber threat capabilities, employing more robust cybersecurity frameworks, and sharing his unique experiences about how threat actors think and act.