Networking, Security, and Zero Trust: A Federal & Enterprise Evolution The modern IT landscape is complex, characterized by the intricate interplay of Federal and commercial sectors, each with unique challenges and requirements. Join us to discuss how Netskope SASE framework provides an environment of enhanced security, efficiency, and innovation, by offering tailored solutions adept at meeting the nuanced demands of both sectors. We will...

A collection of presentations covering various topics including: Evolution of IT Leadership: Navigating Technological Transformation Strategic Planning for Resilience: Federal Leaders’ Response to Cybersecurity Challenges Data-Driven Governance: Leveraging Analytics and AI for Informed Decision-Making Federal IT Leadership in 2024 and Beyond: C-Level Strategies and the CIO’s Role

Government at all levels is moving as quickly as possible to integrate new solutions and overhaul processes that need streamlining. At the same time, officials are keeping close watch on AI and other emerging technologies, wary of the law of unintended consequences. For instance, in early September California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to study the development, use and risks of generative artificial in...

Join us for CyberMaryland 2023, Maryland’s 11th annual gathering of the country's premier cyber community! Maryland is a notable hub of natural leadership in the cybersecurity field. This unique community of people share in the same passion - to strengthen the cyber security industry through unity, improved security awareness while helping Marylanders lead safer digital lives. This exclusive event connects cybersecurity on all levels to...

The cybersecurity slogan for zero trust is a simple one: Never trust, always verify. This slogan fits into the Department of Defense mindset, which is always focused on how to reduce risk, but it’s a challenge to apply it to the federal government’s largest agency. An important tool in pursuing zero trust is to implement microsegmentation – partitioning a network into small, isolated sections to reduce the attack surface in e...

Cybersecurity and digital privacy concerns permeate every aspect of government and industry, driving geopolitical decisions and determining how organizations battle ransomware. Cyber is a critical component in the Ukraine war and informs how the U.S. confronts China's global influence. And the need for digital privacy protections has lawmakers pushing for new technology regulations. In the face of these developments, the brightest minds from...

The 13th annual (ISC)² Security Congress 2023 will bring together cybersecurity professionals from around the world for industry-leading education, compelling keynotes, exclusive networking, inside-track career resources, exhibitor showcases and much more, delivered all under one roof at the stunning Gaylord Opryland resort. From expert advice to industry insights, hear from the profession’s most knowledgeable speakers and participa...

It has been almost seven years since the White House issued Presidential Policy Directive 40, setting out the federal continuity policy “to maintain a comprehensive and effective continuity capability through Continuity of Operations (COOP), Continuity of Government (COG), and Enduring Constitutional Government (ECG) programs, ensuring the resilience and preservation of government structure under the United States Constitution and the co...

Government continues to invest in digital transformation efforts to improve agility and customer engagement, seeing the greatest results in their cloud migration efforts. While not a new focus area, leveraging cloud became a staple of mission delivery in the height of the pandemic, but integration efforts happened almost overnight, leaving necessary improvements throughout the enterprise. Now, with a vision towards the future of government, le...

Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21) advances a national policy to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning and resilient critical infrastructure that is vital to the public and to the Nation’s safety, prosperity and well-being. The Nation’s critical infrastructure is diverse and complex, but policies and procedures are needed to reduce vulnerabilities, minimize consequences, identify, and disrupt threats, and hasten respo...