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In the public sector, a security incident is more than a technical hurdle; it is a test of organizational resilience and community confidence. While many local governments operate in a state of reactive defense, the most resilient municipalities are shifting their strategy to treat identity as the new perimeter.

Many local governments face the same hurdles: complex legacy systems, lean IT teams and the constant threat of data breaches. This webinar provides a blueprint for leadership to move beyond “fixing what’s broken” and start building a proactive defense that safeguards both employee and citizen data.

Learning Objectives:

• Outline the strategic decision-making process behind providing a unified identity layer
• Delineate ways that municipalities can scale security expertise rapidly without the overhead of a massive internal team
• Develop practical metrics to measure improved security performance
• List practical steps for using identity management as a shield against future threats, ensuring long-term stability and public trust

As government agencies and educational institutions accelerate digital transformation, they face a growing wave of sophisticated cyber threats—many driven by or targeting emerging AI technologies. From credential phishing to identity-based lateral movement, today’s attackers are faster, stealthier, and more coordinated than ever. 

Join Okta, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Rubrik and AWS to hear from industry experts as they discuss how AI is being used on both sides of the threat landscape—and how integrated solutions can detect, contain, and stop cross-domain attacks before they do damage. We’ll go beyond frameworks to examine real-world use cases and show how identity-powered defenses can work across your ecosystem to deliver proactive protection. 

This event features an inclusive panel discussion led by Okta, Zscaler, CrowdStrike and AWS. What you will learn:

• Strategies to improve public engagement while optimizing operations in government and education.
• Real-life scenarios where AI-powered, integrated tools were used to detect and prevent sophisticated identity-based attacks.
• How to safeguard the entire workforce lifecycle—ensuring a secure user experience while enhancing threat detection and response.

Following the event, we hope you will join us for networking and light refreshments.

Join us for this in-person roundtable, which brings together public sector IT and security leaders to discuss practical approaches for reducing cyber risk across critical systems and data, while ensuring rapid, reliable recovery when incidents occur.

Register today to secure your seat and hear experts from Okta, Druva, Zscaler, Dell Technologies, Carahsoft Technology Corp. and Index Engines share insights on the current threat landscape and lead an interactive discussion on how public sector organizations can:

• Strengthen security controls to reduce the attack surface and limit entry points.

• Identify vulnerabilities, intrusions and insider threats earlier to minimize disruption.

• Speed up recovery of systems and data to reduce downtime, protect mission-critical services and prevent data loss.

This session is designed as a collaborative, peer-to-peer discussion rather than a lecture, giving you the opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow leaders while gaining practical strategies and real-world examples. Save your spot to join the conversation and walk away with actionable next steps you can bring back to your agency or institution.

• Explain why phishing continues to bypass traditional security controls in SLED environments
• Review approaches to supporting identity and MFA compliance frameworks, including CJIS requirements
• Demonstrate how Zero Trust principles shift security from the network perimeter to identity
• Outline methods for enforcing strong, phishing-resistant authentication across cloud, hybrid, and legacy applications
• Address strategies for balancing security strength with user experience and operational efficiency

Virginia is among the leaders in government innovation, employing technology to raise the quality of public services and make people more involved. It involves updating data systems, AI and IT infrastructure, making digital services better while improving customer experience. At its core, this project entails setting ethical standards for managing AI and data; hence Virginia must ensure that these technologies are used responsibly even as they continue expanding their use.

Join us at the Government Innovation Showcase Virginia to explore insights in data management, modernized infrastructure, citizen-centric digital services, digital inclusion, and inter-agency collaboration. This event will highlight Virginia's innovative approaches and provide a platform for sharing ideas with peers across the state.

This event will be a hybrid event consisting of vendor demonstrations and speaking sessions. The demos will be applicable to the Cybersecurity session topics. It will be promoted internally to the EXIM population and the Department of VA employees located at this location and across the street at the main VA HQ will also be invited.

About EXIM (from the EXIM.gov website):

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The 2026 agenda will deliver the latest cybersecurity, risk management, strategy and leadership insights across key topic areas, covering the challenges most critical to CISOs and their teams.

Explore the topics that will be covered at this year’s conference, informed by key challenges for CISOs and their teams.

• AI in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity leaders play a critical role in AI. Explore how to govern the secure use of AI across your organization, integrate AI into all aspects of cybersecurity, defend against AI-generated attacks and navigate the AI hype to create real value.
• Cyber Resilience - In an ever-changing and increasingly complex environment and threat landscape, improving the ability of the organization to resist, absorb, recover and adapt to business disruption is vital. Cybersecurity leaders must embed resilience as a key element in every aspect of their cybersecurity programs.
• Cybersecurity Leadership, Management and Governance - Cybersecurity leaders must reframe their roles for a volatile, uncertain world and better support business outcomes. Learn how to develop a business-driven cybersecurity program, use metrics to prove value, deliver effective cybersecurity governance, and enhance leadership skills and effectiveness.
• Data Security, Privacy and Compliance - Discover how to build the right data security governance and controls to account for constantly changing data-sharing requirements, the increasing risks of using unstructured data with generative AI tools and privacy laws.
• Security Culture, Behavior and Awareness - Cultivating a robust cybersecurity culture within the organization is crucial for safeguarding assets and maintaining trust with key business partners. Explore how to reevaluate your awareness initiatives to foster a culture of security and enable increased secure behaviors.

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It is widely recognized that the introduction of AI tools is a two-edged sword when it comes to cybersecurity. Attackers, whether profit-driven hackers or hostile nation-states, are using AI to launch faster, wider-spread and more sophisticated attacks, including AI-generated phishing and spear phishing emails, malware capable of adapting to changes in defensive responses, and deepfakes that are very hard to detect.

State and local agencies are attractive targets, since there are many more of them and often do not have the financial or IT resources of federal agencies. 

This makes state and local agencies’ use of AI in cyber defense critical – AI tools can operate at machine speed and scale and adapt in response to evolving threats. These tools can significantly improve threat detection and intelligence by identifying anomalies and patterns signaling attacks under way; automating incident responses such as isolating compromised devices and resetting credentials; using Natural Language Processing (NLP) to flag sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks; and prioritizing vulnerabilities to emphasize the most critical risks. 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify available AI tools to determine which best fit the security needs of your agency
• Review ways to integrate AI cybersecurity into existing defenses
• Understand the nature and magnitude of the threats posed by AI-empowered attacks

The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Training and Education Event (DAFITC) will take place in Montgomery, AL from August 24-26, 2026.

This year, thousands of Air Force peers, along with private sector leaders in the IT and cyber security field convened to network, discuss, connect, and learn about the newest and most prevailing threats to our global networks and national defense. DAFITC 2026 is expected to featured 140+ breakouts, an exhibit hall with over 200 vendor booths, and over 4,000 attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.

Attendees will hear from leading voices in the public and private sectors, hearing a range of ideas, opinions, and assessments of the current state of all things cyber as well as insights into what the keys to future success might look like.

The New York IT Leadership Forum is where tomorrow’s government leaders grow today.

This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights, relationships, and skills needed to lead their organizations and communities into the future.

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jennifer Caldwell.

The Illinois Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit is where government defends the future.

This public sector-focused event brings together IT security leaders, risk managers, and public officials to tackle the evolving cyber threats facing state and local government. Through expert-led sessions, peer exchange, and real-world case studies, attendees gain practical strategies to strengthen cyber resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and lead with confidence in an age of constant risk. Designed specifically for the public sector, this summit delivers insights you can act on and alliances you can trust!

Open to Public Sector only.

Now in its 21st year, the California Public Sector CIO Academy returns in 2026 as the premier event for developing both today’s senior technology leaders and the next generation rising in their ranks. Rooted in human-centered leadership, the Academy provides a unique environment where current and emerging leaders can sharpen the skills, insights, and resilience needed to guide organizational transformation. Against the backdrop of California’s ambitious digital initiatives, the Academy blends learning, mentorship, and collaboration, empowering leaders at every stage of their journey to shape a government that advances with purpose and innovation

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jen Caldwell.

Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) is proud to announce the 27th Annual Information Security Forum (ISF) on May 20-21, 2026 (Wednesday-Thursday) at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. As the premier cybersecurity event for Texas state and local government and public education institutions, ISF 2026 brings together decision-makers, IT professionals, and security leaders from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

ISF will feature engaging presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between public-and private-sector security experts.

Registration is not yet available. Check back in the Spring of 2026.

TechNet Augusta 2026 gives participants the opportunity to examine and explore the intricacies of the cyber domain. With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry experts, the conference is designed to open the lines of communication and facilitate networking, education and problem solving. Leaders and operators also discuss procurement challenges the military, government and industry face during a time of uncertain budgets and runaway technology advances.

With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry, this three-day conference is designed to open the lines of communication between the military and commercial sector and provide a space where government and industry professionals can discuss issues and share solutions surrounding cyber electromagnetic activities and unified land operations.

The Colorado Digital Government Summit is where innovation meets impact!

Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this summit empowers public-sector leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, modernize operations, and solve pressing challenges. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, sessions are designed to spark insight, foster collaboration, and accelerate real-world results. Whether you're shaping strategy or implementing solutions, the Summit delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.

Open to Public Sector only.

The TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow is the annual gathering of the TribalHub community. It is not just another conference; it is an experience! This is one of the only events truly dedicated to Native American government, gaming, and health technology – with topics that are relevant to what is going on both nationally and locally. The attendees and vendors are open, engaged and ready to make valuable connections! In today’s world, it’s more essential than ever, for business leaders to utilize cutting-edge technologies and leadership strategies across all departments to create sustainable growth and success. The TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow is a great opportunity to take advantage of a growing network of resources, experience and industry connections, ensuring that enterprise and government leaders are in possession of the tools and information that they need to thrive in their industries.

What will you gain by attending?

• Valuable Connections with Vendor Partners and Industry Peers
• Opportunities for Collaboration with other Tribes
• Practical Tools for Business Growth
• Knowledge of the Latest Technology Tools and Resources

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Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit is an opportunity to connect with your community and our experts. Build and diversify your network by meeting forward-thinking IAM leaders across security, authentication, governance and other disciplines.

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