The week ahead

Congress returns this week to hold hearings on cyber issues, while senior Pentagon officials are scheduled to speak at several events around the Washington area.

Monday

Federal holiday.

Tuesday

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Mike Griffin discusses missile defense at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies hosts a panel discussion on cyber-enabled economic warfare.

Wednesday

The Air Force Association hosts a breakfast with Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson.

The Senate Armed Services cybersecurity subcommittee holds a hearing on the Pentagon's cyber acquisition practices featuring private-sector executives.

The House Armed Services emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee holds a hearing on interagency cyber cooperation.

The CyberSat Summit begins in Arlington, VA, and runs through Friday.

The Project on Government Oversight hosts a briefing about the “revolving door” at the Pentagon.

The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments hosts a discussion on missile defense.

Thursday

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Paul Selva speaks at a National Defense Industrial Association luncheon in Arlington, VA.

The DefenseOne Summit features several senior Pentagon officials.