TechNet Cyber 2026

Keith Hardiman, EdD
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Department of the Air Force


Dr. Keith L. Hardiman, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force, comprised of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. He assists the Chief Information Officer in leading four directorates (Enterprise Information Technology, Data and Artificial Intelligence, Business Systems and Cybersecurity) and supports 20,000 cyber operations and support personnel around the globe with a portfolio valued at $17 billion. Dr. Hardiman provides oversight of the Department of the Air Force Information Technology investment strategy from networks to cloud computing, Enterprise policies, data management, digital transformation, information resources management, IT innovation initiatives, information assurance and related matters for the Department of the Air Force. He delivers cybersecurity and enforces Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act laws and the ethical use of AI in the Department. Dr. Hardiman integrates business, defense intelligence, warfighting and enterprise mission support capabilities by networking and securing air, space and terrestrial assets.

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