Qualys Public Sector Cyber Risk Conference

In an era of escalating cyber threats, public sector agencies must not only meet compliance mandates but also strengthen their defenses across a complex and ever-evolving landscape. With the integration of artificial intelligence, the push for Zero Trust, and the need to secure cloud environments and the supply chain, the public sector faces new challenges in ensuring resilience while improving cost and technology efficiencies. This year’s Public Sector Cyber Risk Conference will bring together cybersecurity leaders to explore emerging technologies, share actionable insights, and discuss the most pressing issues in federal cybersecurity today. Experts will examine how agencies can efficiently secure their systems while modernizing their security frameworks—balancing privacy and data access concerns by focusing on processes that reduce mission risk and eliminate wasted effort on low-impact security issues.

 

Throughout the summit, participants will gain insights into the latest strategies for mitigating cyber risks and improving compliance. IT leaders across the public sector will highlight how agencies can navigate technical challenges and adopt emerging technologies while building a proactive defense posture through federated visibility and cyber intelligence, ensuring long-term resilience against evolving threats.

Speaker Details

Graham Baggett

IT Manager

U.S. Census Bureau

 

Daryl Haegley

Technical Director, Control Systems Cyber Resilience

U.S. Air Force

 

David McKeown

Deputy CIO, Cybersecurity & Senior Information Security Officer

 

Department of Defense

 

Kat Megas [Invited]

Program Manager, Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI

NIST

 

Victoria Yan Pillitteri

Manager, Security Engineering & Risk Management Group

NIST

 

Daniel Joyner

Director

CGI

 

Rachel Wilson

Head of Wealth Management Data Security & Infrastructure Risk

Morgan Stanley

Event Topic

Cybersecurity, Data Center / Infrastructure, IT

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, All Federal Government, National Guard, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, General Services Administration, Government Accountability Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute of Health, National Security Agency, U.S. Agency of International Development, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Postal Service, Veterans Affairs

Other Agency

Office of the President (includes OMB), Other Federal Agencies, Judicial Branch Agencies
Qualys Public Sector Cyber Risk Conference
Event Type
Onsite
Event Subtype
Conference / Summit
When
Wed, May 28, 2025 | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Location

The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner

1700 Tysons Blvd

McLean, Virginia, US, 22102

Website
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Organizers
GovExec