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AI is rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape — but how are agencies turning AI and automation into practical tools for stronger, more adaptive security operations? Join experts from the Agriculture Department, Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho National Laboratory, Splunk and Optiv + Clearshark for a closer look at how cybersecurity leaders are applying AI today, simplifying SOC operations, measuring results and preparing their teams for what’s next.

Learning objectives:

• Explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity strategies.
• Identify strategies for simplifying and automating security operations.
• Examine how agencies are measuring AI’s impact and preparing their workforce.

Join Federal News Network for a panel discussion featuring federal officials and outside experts as we partner with WAEPA for its Annual Member Meeting.

The last two years have been disruptive for the federal workforce.  

With losses of over 300,000 federal workers, including many who were in the early stages of their careers, plus multiple policy changes surrounding performance management, promotions and policy alignment, the outreach message for new federal workers could be challenging.

How are agencies and partner institutions addressing these challenges and attracting new federal employees?   

Federal Drive Host Terry Gerton will moderate a comprehensive discussion on strategies and programs for recruiting the next generation of public servants:

• Career motivation: What motivates young people today to pursue careers in public service?
• Talent pipelines: What programs provide early experience and streamline access to public service positions?
• Strategic recruitment: How can federal agencies best access these programs as part of their HR strategy?
• Career development: What ongoing training and development will help new public servants build successful and impactful careers?

The program will begin with WAEPA's State of the Association presented by CEO, M. Shane Canfield.

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AI is moving at unprecedented speed — and cyber defenders need to move just as fast.

In this webinar, you will explore how federal agencies are putting AI to work to detect threats, accelerate response and transform security operations, while addressing emerging risks around data, identity, agentic AI and the human element.

Learning objectives:

• Explore how AI is transforming security operations, including threat hunting, automation, agentic AI and real-time cyber defense.
• Understand strategies for securing AI-enabled environments, from data governance and identity management to zero trust and human oversight.
• Identify ways agencies can prepare their workforce and processes to adapt to rapidly evolving AI capabilities and strengthen cybersecurity resilience.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how federal agencies operate, deliver services and achieve mission outcomes. As AI capabilities evolve, agencies are moving from experimentation to implementation — while navigating security, governance, workforce and risk.

During this webinar, hear directly from senior government technology leaders about the strategies driving AI adoption today, the challenges they’re tackling and what’s next for AI across the federal government:

• Andrew Mapes, Acting Principal Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (Confirmed)
• Kimberly McManus, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs (Confirmed)
• Ryan Palmer, Architecture Lead for AI Services, General Services Administration (Pending final confirmation)
• Stuart Wagner, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Department of the Navy (Invited)
• Maj. Christopher Clark, Artificial Intelligence Lead, Marine Corps (Invited)
• Anish Patel, Head of Sales, Federal, Cloudflare (Confirmed)
• John Sourk, Director of Federal, Abnormal AI (Confirmed)
• Moderator: Luke McCormack, Host of the Federal Executive Forum

Panelists also will share lessons learned, challenges and solutions, and a vision for the future.