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The Cipher Brief Threat Conference is the nation’s premier forum for non-partisan discussion of global threats and solutions as well as high-level engagement opportunities focused on a better understanding of national and global security threats. Hear from dozens of high-level experts from The Cipher Brief’s Expert Network as well as executives from many of the world’s leading private sector companies and current government leaders who are forward focused on engaging with private sector partners. This invitation-only conference welcomes 250 attendees who engage in high-level national security conversations, exercises, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities.

Our invited guests spend three days with national security leaders from the public and private sectors attending briefings and engaging in exercises that communicate the complexity of the issues we’re facing while uncovering opportunities for greater public-private collaboration. This year’s event is scheduled for October 25-28, 2026 at The Cloister Resort in Sea Island, GA.

Our sponsors are committed to finding solutions to the national security challenges we face today. Whether they are early-stage start-ups or well-established industry leaders, our sponsors are dedicated to building relationships that will shape the future of national security. Join past sponsors (including AWS, Accenture, Google/Mandiant, Microsoft, Primer, Recorded Future, Booz Allen Hamilton, Crowdstrike, IBM, Leidos, Deloitte, Raytheon, Ten Eleven Ventures, In-Q-Tel, NTSC, Cyware, Resecurity, and New North Ventures) in demonstrating your commitment to supporting this incredibly valuable engagement opportunity.

The Cipher Brief’s Cyber Initiatives Group (CIG) is changing the way we collaborate when it comes to cybersecurity by convening high-caliber, productive engagements for a discerning public-private cyber community. The CIG is co-chaired by a group of CIG Principals with deep public and private sector experience, who meet four times a year to help set the agenda for CIG Virtual Summits.

The Cipher Brief HONORS AWARDS recognizes professionals who have made significant contributions to the national and global security dialogue across a range of areas including government, the private sector, journalism and entertainment. Dates for the 2027 Honors Awards will be announced soon.

The award is given to those who have challenged us to think differently, those who have fought for transparency and inspired innovation and investment in future national and global security.

The Cipher Brief’s Nightcap has become “DC’s favorite newsletter” for a reason — it delivers concise, trusted national security insights to nearly 30,000 opt-in readers who rely on it to close out their day.

This is a high-trust, high-impact audience: senior officials across the Intelligence Community, DoD, and Capitol Hill; global executives managing geopolitical risk; and former national security leaders who remain deeply engaged in today’s policy, procurement environments and within the most cutting edge private-sector innovations.

Sponsoring Nightcap places your brand inside a premium editorial environment defined by credibility, access, and influence. It’s not just visibility — it’s association with one of the most respected voices in national security media, reaching the exact audience that matters most.