Ashley Fairman is the Founder and CEO of DICE Cyber, a veteran-owned cybersecurity firm dedicated to protecting critical infrastructure and empowering small and mid-sized organizations with resilient, hands-on security solutions. With over 20 years of experience, Ashley is a nationally recognized expert in cybersecurity leadership, crisis response, and cyber risk in mergers and acquisitions. She holds an Executive Master’s in Management of Secure Information Systems from George Mason University and has served in high-stakes roles across government, defense, and industry. Ashley is also a passionate advocate for protecting vulnerable communities through technology, and currently volunteers with CyberFox to support law enforcement in combating human trafficking. At FedGeoDay, she brings her mission-driven approach to lead a vital conversation on achieving resilience in today’s cyber war.