Dinner Topic: Impact and Influence — A Follow Up Evening with Chris Brown, CEO, New Cyber Executive As cybersecurity becomes more deeply embedded in business strategy, the expectations of CISOs are rapidly evolving—from technical operator to influential executive. Chris Brown, an experienced security leader, executive coach and author will draw on key themes from the day’s sessions to explore what it truly means to lead in to...

Every government agency is wrestling with the same mandate: deliver essential public services, protect communities, and stretch every taxpayer dollar further. Managing vast fleets, disparate assets, and critical infrastructure has become a complex, high-stakes challenge that demands a strategic leap beyond legacy systems. This isn't just about adopting new technology; it’s about connecting operations across departments to build an intell...

Every government wants modern systems, but no one has an unlimited budget. So how do you make meaningful progress without overusing resources or stalling out? The key lies in aligning modernization initiatives with total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI), and knowing what to prioritize, when, and how. Join us for a practical conversation on how state and local IT leaders can make smarter decisions about modernization, infr...

At a time when adversaries exploit hidden vulnerabilities and logistics chokepoints determine mission outcomes, this event will demonstrate how risk visibility becomes deterrence and preparedness becomes advantage. What you’ll learn: The “Golden Dome” paradigm: how Exiger’s AI-driven illumination is turning raw risk signals into command-level intelligence. The shift from reactive compliance to proactive defense-posture:...

With over 7,000 individual and corporate members, our chapter boasts the largest membership in the AFCEA International community. Our chapter is blessed with the hometown advantage of having the Pentagon in our back yard, the Nation's Capital right next door, and the backbone of the Internet at our center. This means that our Monthly luncheons, IT Days, Breakfast and special events connect you with Government speakers that provide current poli...

The Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology....

Welcome to INTERFACE Seattle 2025! IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing more new challenges with it every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to emerging developments in AI and the need for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up to date. Our conference is designed to help. We’ve assembled a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local exper...

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Hannah Colliss. The Higher Education IT Strategy Leadership Council Summit, presented by the Center for Digital Education (CDE), is an invitation-only gathering of higher education CIOs and technology executives taking place December 10–11 in New York City. Hosted by the Center for Digital Education, the Council...

Any security team can start building and driving a strong security culture now, but you need to start first with strategy. In this short webcast, you’ll learn how to create a practical strategy and roadmap tailored for your organization. Using lessons from the SANS LDR521 course, Lance Spitzner will start with how to decipher your organizational culture and how to use that to create your guiding principles. We then will cover the four ke...

Bootstrap’. A term that means starting with existing resources is often associated with startups, but its principles extend far beyond the business world. From tech companies and open-source projects to conferences and charities, countless successful initiatives began through bootstrapping. Notable examples include Tenable, Sourcefire (acquired by Cisco for $2.7 billion), Malwarebytes, and SolarWinds, all of which were bootstrapped. In t...