EFCOG Cybersecurity Working Group
2024 Workshop
November 13 – 14, 2024
All Virtual
Collaborate with Colleagues
This workshop focuses on collaboration with colleagues, leveraging capabilities, highlighting what’s new, and sharing both successes and challenges.
We welcome attendees at all stages of their career, whether you are a cyber professional, in an adjacent field, or just have interest in staying abreast on cybersecurity topics. Join us for exciting keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
Share Innovations
Reinvent the way we work and collaborate to leverage capabilities.
Address Challenges
Collaborate on common challenges shared across sites.
Discover What’s New
Find out the new and upcoming items of interest.
Speakers Highlights
James Wolff, DOE NNSA Chief Information Officer
As NNSA’s Associate Administrator for Information Management and Chief Information Officer (CIO), a position he has held since July 2021, Mr. Wolff manages and implements all operational, technical, and administrative functions in support of NNSA’s Cybersecurity and Information Management Program. He oversees and ensures the coordination, integration and continuity of cybersecurity, information technology and telecommunication operations and services throughout the NNSA Nuclear Security Enterprise in support of national security goals and Department of Energy (DOE)/NNSA strategies.
Mr. Wolff began his career as a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. He worked in the Office of the Department of Defense CIO Office as the Information Technology (IT) Acquisition Policy Lead and Director of Data and Knowledge Management. He also served at the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation as the Vice President for IT and Strategic Infrastructure and as Deputy CIO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Mr. Wolff continues to support the Office of the Navy Reserve Chief of Naval Operations as a Navy Reservist.
His career has focused on IT operations, IT acquisition management, and leveraging data for decision-making and operations.
Prior to joining NNSA, Mr. Wolff served as the Branch Chief in the Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer, leading its efforts for the Federal Data Strategy, IT Capital Planning and Investment Control, and IT Modernization.
Mr. Wolff earned a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture with a minor in Spanish from the U.S. Naval Academy. He earned a master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Auburn University and a master’s degree in government information leadership from the National Defense University. Mr. Wolff also studied at the Colegio Unamuno in Madrid.
Special Session from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Rick Driggers, Cyber Practice Lead, Accenture Federal Services
As the AFS Cyber Practice Lead, Rick Driggers, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity and Assistant Director for Integrated Operations for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), provides cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security expertise and leadership to help guide the company’s information and operational technology security and holistic security business initiatives.
An expert in critical infrastructure security operations and cyber defense strategy and policy, Driggers brings 15 years of national security experience within the Joint Special Operations Community combined with over 17 years of homeland security expertise leading complex programs within the Intelligence, Critical Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Communities focused on advancing policies and programs to improve the country’s ability to assess and manage risk and enhance our Nation’s infrastructure resilience.
Driggers works with Accenture’s federal clients to promote an increased understanding of the threat and vulnerability landscapes, identify best risk management and mitigation practices, and provide greater insights to national critical functions, mission dependent assets, and mission assurance. Driggers has deep experience in providing operational practices that can be implemented to enhance full spectrum security and risk management initiatives to advance mission success.
Driggers also served as the Principal Deputy Director for Operations for the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) at CISA. Additionally, he supported the President’s National Security Council as the Director for Data and Systems Integration Policy and the lead for developing the Climate Resilience Toolkit called for in the Presidents Climate Action Plan. A former United States Air Force Combat Controller, Driggers deployed as a member of many U.S military and international Special Operations units conducting high risk missions in austere environments. He has received multiple military awards and decorations to include the Jumpmaster Parachutist Badge, the Military Freefall Jumpmaster Badge, Special Operations Combat Dive Supervisor Badge, and the U.S. Army Ranger Tab. He holds a B.S. in Applied Science and Technology and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Fellows Program.
Denise Zheng, Chief AI Officer, Accenture Federal Services
Denise Zheng is Chief AI Officer and Data & AI Lead for Accenture Federal Services. Previously, she was Managing Director and Global Generative AI and Ecosystem Lead at Accenture where she helped companies navigate adoption and scaling new classes of artificial intelligence. She has held various leadership roles at Accenture including as Strategic Initiatives Lead for Accenture’s Chair and Global CEO.
Denise has a unique blend of expertise, including advanced technology R&D initiatives, strategy, and driving major cross-industry initiatives on artificial intelligence, data privacy, and cybersecurity working with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.
Prior to joining Accenture, Denise was head of technology and innovation at Business Roundtable. She also led the Strategic Technologies Program at CSIS, ranked top thinktank in the United States, and served as lead systems engineering and technical advisor and chief of staff of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s foundational cyber and AI program – Plan X.
Denise has testified multiple times before the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives as an expert on digital trade, data privacy, and internet governance issues. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and she has been interviewed by CNN, BBC, CBS, and NPR on a range of technology issues.
Denise completed her bachelor’s and graduate studies at University of Michigan, London School of Economics, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, and has an MBA from The Wharton School of Business.