DISA Harnesses AI to Fortify Cyber Resilience
Brig. Gen. Michael Cornell, Vice Director, Global Services Directorate, DISA
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) networks are modernizing using AI and sensors to boost real-time monitoring and synthetic traffic to improve user experience and incident resolution.
At AFCEA TechNet 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland, DISA J6 Global Services Directorate Vice Director Brig. Gen. Michael Cornell speaks with GovCIO Media & Research about the impact of emerging technology on data tagging, diagnostics and interoperability of DOD systems.
Ahead of his June retirement, Cornell also reflects on his proudest moments in of his decades-long career in uniform, particularly working alongside dedicated service members in operational environments.
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Brig. Gen. Michael Cornell Vice Director, Global Services Directorate DISA
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