California Military Department
Overview
Cyber Dawn 2025 is a premier cyber defense exercise designed to train incident responders within FEMA Region IX. This event brings together cyber defense professionals from military units, government agencies, and private-sector critical infrastructure organizations to enhance collective response capabilities against cyber threats.
The exercise is organized by the California Military Department in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC).
Mission
Cyber Dawn 2025 focuses on collaborative defense measures to mitigate large-scale cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.
- Real-World Attack Simulations – Engage in live cyber defense exercises.
- Incident Response Training – Based on USCYBERCOM Job Qualification Records (JQRs).
- Cross-Sector Collaboration – Includes National Guard, government agencies, and private sector professionals.
- Cyber Resilience Planning – Emphasizing healthcare, energy, and IT sectors.
Schedule
The event is scheduled for June 2025 at Jessup University, Rocklin, CA.
Leadership & Planning Team
Cyber Dawn 2025 is overseen by:
- COL Karstan L. Jack – Director of Cyber (Full-Time), J4 (M-Day)
The distinguished planning team includes cybersecurity experts from military and civilian organizations:
- Capt Wesley Belleman – Planning
- CPT Michelle Andalon – White Cell
- 1st Lt Philip Lamberson – Training
- 1st Lt Chris Perez – Intelligence
- CW5 Doug Richmond – Infrastructure
- Mr. Jose Escoto – Network Owner & Recruiting
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding Cyber Dawn 2025, please reach out to the appropriate contact:
- Military Organizations: Capt Wesley Belleman – Email: info@cyberexercise.cnd.ca.gov
- Non-Military Organizations: Mr. Jose Escoto – Email: info@cyberexercise.cnd.ca.gov.
Press Release
For more detailed information about Cyber Dawn 2025, please refer to our official press release.