Government and industry leaders will be warned that cybercriminals are becoming faster, more organised, and increasingly difficult to track during a panel discussion titled “The Criminal Gravy Train: Where Are Cyber Threats Evolving and How Can You Future-Proof Your Security?” at Identity Week America 2026.
Moderated by technology reporter David DiMolfetta of NextGov, the session will bring together senior officials from federal law enforcement, border security, the military investigative community, and the private sector to examine how cybercrime is transforming and what organisations must do to stay ahead.
As artificial intelligence is becoming more integrated into both business operations and national security, cybersecurity experts are weighing its potential to strengthen defences against a growing array of threats, while also cautioning against the technology’s misuse.
Cybercrime is an expanding ecosystem driven largely by financial incentives. Sophisticated criminal networks now operate much like legitimate businesses, using global infrastructure, cryptocurrency, and professionalised services to conduct attacks.
Panellists will highlight ransomware, supply chain attacks, and nation-state intrusions as among the most pressing threats.
Cyber threats are increasingly intersecting with national security and border operations, and AI automation, and advanced malware capabilities are enabling attackers to scale operations at unprecedented levels.
On the other hand, speakers will also outline how AI can improve threat detection, automate incident response, and provide predictive analytics to anticipate attacks before they occur. These tools allow security teams to respond more rapidly to complex threats, reduce manual workloads, and identify patterns invisible to traditional monitoring systems.
Joining this panel, you will hear from these speakers:
Mod: David DiMolfetta, Reporter, NextGov
- Jarod Koopman, Executive Director, IRS: Criminal Investigations
- Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
- Richard P. Dunwoodie, Executive Assistant Director (Acting) Directorate of Operational Technology and Cyber Innovation Naval Criminal Investigative Service
- Bridgette Trela, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, FBI Cincinnati Division’s Cyber and Intelligence Branch, Federal Bureau of Investigations
