Ty Hughes is currently the Director of the Cybersecurity Integrity Center at the Department of State. He has nearly 20 years of federal service as an IT and Cybersecurity leader supporting prominent agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Interior, Office of Personnel Management, Department of Energy, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. As a strategic and innovative architect of change, he provides executive leadership at the Department of State serving as the Director of the Cybersecurity Integrity Center With a thirst for mentoring and coaching, Mr. Hughes is passionate about developing and inspiring emerging technology leaders who will take on existing and emerging digital challenges.