On behalf of Palo Alto Networks and our Service Academy hosts, welcome to the official event page for the 2025 Joint Service Academy Cybersecurity Summit (JSAC).
Founded in 2015, JSAC's mission has remained consistent: strengthen industry and government collaboration to defend against current and future cyber threats by leveraging the unique communities of the service academies. Over its history, the JSAC program has had the privilege of featuring Cabinet Secretaries, Members of Congress, the Director of the National Security Agency/Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, and numerous Flag and General Officers from all branches of service.
We’re thrilled to head back to the site where JSAC all began and welcome you to the United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY for JSAC 2025.
Agenda
Evening functions will take place in both Eisenhower Hall and Thayer Hotel. Please see the detailed agenda for more information.
All programming will take place in Eisenhower Hall at United States Military Academy.
Final session timing, speakers, and sequence are subject to change.
Other agenda items will be added as they are confirmed.
Attendees certify that by accepting food and beverages provided at this event that they have consulted and are in compliance with their own internal policies concerning the receipt of gratuitous items.
Speakers
Click on the speaker image to view their biography.
General Timothy D. Haugh
United States Air Force; Commander, United States Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service
Lieutenant General Paul T. Stanton
Joint Force Headquarters – DOD Information Network Commander and Defense Information Systems Agency Director
Lieutenant General Thomas Hensley
Commander, 16th Air Force (AFCYBER) & Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (Air Force)
John Garstka
Director, Cyber Warfare, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Bill Walker
Executive Director, National Cyber Defense Center and Director of National Security and Cyberspace Programs, West Virginia University
Karen Guttieri
Research Analyst, Army Cyber Institute, Associate Professor, U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Travel and Hotel
Thayer Hotel
Seated on a hilltop in Upstate West Point, NY, with commanding views of the Hudson River and the United States Military Academy, The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point has been a national treasure since opening in 1926. Visited by past U.S. Presidents, international leaders and celebrities alike, this hotel is like no other in the world. Thayer will be restricted to only JSAC attendees, so come and join a private stay with other attendees. Booking will be available through registration.
West Point Map
Airports
All times are to West Point Academy by car
JFK | 2 hours and 9 minutes
LGA | 1 hour and 24 minutes
EWR | 1 hour and 12 minutes
HPN | 53 minutes
On-site Transportation
Arrival transportation to West Point is the responsibility of the participant. JSAC 2025 will take place at West Point's United States Military Academy. All necessary visitor's documents/approvals for JSAC attendees will be arranged prior to the event. Shuttle services will be provided between designated hotels and West Point's United States Military Academy for participants.
| Date | Event | Start Time | End Time | Frequency | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 7 | Speaker Reception | 17:30 | 21:30 | Runs continuously with pick up approximately every 15-20 minutes | Main Entrance Holiday Inn Express to/from Main Entrance at Thayer Hotel |
| Tuesday, April 8 | West Point - Hotels Shuttle | 10:00 | 12:30 | Runs continuously with pick up approximately every 15-20 minutes | Stops at Eisenhower Hall, Thayer Hotel, Holiday Inn Express |
| 12:30 | 17:00 | Pick up on the hour and half hour at Eisenhower Hall | Stops at Thayer Hotel and Holiday Inn Express | ||
| 17:00 | 20:00 | Runs continuously with pick up approximately every 15-20 minutes | Stops at Eisenhower Hall, Thayer Hotel, Holiday Inn Express | ||
| Wednesday, April 9 | West Point - Hotels Shuttle | 6:45 | 13:00 | Runs continuously with pick up approximately every 15-20 minutes | Stops at Eisenhower Hall, Thayer Hotel, Holiday Inn Express |
| Airport Shuttle | 12:15 | -- | One Way, Airport Drop Off | Departure from Level 1 Eisenhower Hall direct to airport. (1) Vehicle per airport route -- JFK; LGA; HPN; EWR |
Getting to West Point
Car | You are welcome to arrive by car, but please note parking at The Thayer can be limited. Please let us know in registration if you are planning to arrive by car. If you are needing to book a private car, we recommend going through RMA.
Bus | Short Line Bus offers daily bus service from the New York City Port Authority, near Times Square in midtown Manhattan, to the West Point Visitors Center; one-way trip takes 1 hour 40 minutes and costs approx $15. Short Line also has day trip packages with sightseeing and local discounts.
Railway | Metro-North has rail service from Grand Central Station in mid-town Manhattan, up the east bank of the Hudson (West Point is located across the river on the west bank of the Hudson) . If you don’t have a car, get off at Peekskill where cabs are often waiting. You may want to call to reserve a Highland Falls or Peekskill cab. Driving time from Peekskill to West Point is approximately 20 minutes.
Rideshare | Rideshare heading to West Point from major cities are readily available but availability while at West Point is extremely limited and unreliable.
Weather
West Point, NY typical weather in April has highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s however, please visit the West Point Garrison Facebook Page for current road conditions and post access.
FAQ
- April 8th | Lunch
- April 8th | Dinner
- April 9th | Breakfast
- April 9th | Grab and Go Lunch