MARITIME RISK SYMPOSIUM
Dr. Simon Veronneau
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Littoral Disruptions and Cascading Consequences on Private Industry
Session Abstract
This session explores how disruptions in coastal and port environments—from cyber intrusions to geopolitical tensions—create ripple effects across industries reliant on maritime trade.
Session Takeaway
Attendees will gain insight into the interdependencies among military, Coast Guard, and commercial stakeholders, and learn strategies for assessing risk, strengthening resilience, and coordinating responses to protect critical economic and operational interests.
Session Speakers
Randy Pugh - Moderator
ATI
Randy Pugh served 34 years as a U.S. Marine, first as an enlisted Combat Engineer and then as a Signals Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and MAGTF Intelligence Officer. He commanded Second Radio Battalion and Marine Corps Intelligence Schools and served in combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Southern Philippines. From 2023-26, he was the Naval Postgraduate School’s Vice Provost for Warfare Studies and Director of the Naval Warfare Studies Institute. Col Pugh earned degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy, the Naval Postgraduate School, Marine Corps University, and the Naval War College.
Shawn Malone
Lockheed Martin
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Dr. Simon Veronneau
Naval Post Graduate School
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Adil Ashiq
Pole Star Global
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