Speaker Information

Paul N. Stockton is Managing Director of Sonecon, LLC. Before joining Sonecon, Dr. Stockton served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs from June, 2009 until January, 2013. In that position, helped lead the Department’s response to Superstorm Sandy and other disasters, guided Defense Critical Infrastructure Protection, and oversaw DOD continuity of operations programs and policies. Dr. Stockton was also responsible for DOD initiatives to strengthen security in the Western Hemisphere. In September, 2013, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel appointed Dr. Stockton to co-chair the Independent Review of the Washington Navy Yard Shootings, which recommended major changes to the Department’s security clearance system that are now being implemented. Prior to his tenure as Assistant Secretary, Dr. Stockton served as Senior Research Scholar at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation, Associate Provost of the Naval Postgraduate School, and Legislative Assistant for foreign and defense policy for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

Dr. Stockton holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a BA from Dartmouth College. His recent publications include articles on cyber security in the Yale Law and Policy Review, Stanford Law and Policy Review and other journals. Dr. Stockton was twice awarded the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, DOD’s highest civilian award. In addition, the Department of Homeland Security awarded Dr. Stockton its Distinguished Public Service Medal.