SANS FedRAMP Technology Workshop

This event qualifies for 4 CPEs

Chairman: John Pescatore, SANS Director of Emerging Security Trends
Keynote: Ashley Mahan, Secure Cloud Portfolio & FedRAMP Director

Sponsors: AWS, IBM, Rackspace and Okta

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has been a highly successful GSA initiative to enable government agency use of cloud services by providing streamlined approach to assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring. Providers of cloud services may be FedRAMP-certified, allowing certified vendors to do business with the Federal Government, as well as state, local and tribal agencies that can use the GSA schedule. There are currently over 200 clouds services authorized or in process with FedRAMP.

The SANS FedRAMP workshop provides the opportunity for FedRAMP certified cloud services providers to educate constituents on their products and services. The session will open with an overview by John Pescatore, SANS Director of Emerging Trends and a member of the FedRAMP PMO providing current status and future plans for FedRAMP. Individual provider presentations will showcase product capabilities and how they align with federal requirements. Case studies provides as time permits.

This 1/2 day event is free to Government Cybersecurity Professionals. Networking lunch immediately following.

Earn 4 CPE Credit hours for attending this event.

Agenda:

8:30am - 8:45am: Welcome - John Pescatore, SANS Director of Emerging Security Trends

8:45am - 9:20am: Keynote - Ashley Mahan, FedRAMP Director / Secure Cloud Portfolio within General Services Administration

9:20am - 10:30am: Individual Presentations

10:30am - 10:50am: Networking Break

10:50am - 11:30am: Individual Presentations

11:30am - 12:00pm: Closing - John Pescatore, SANS Director of Emerging Security Trends

Speaker and Presenter Information

John Pescatore, Director of Emerging Security Trends

John Pescatore has over 35 years of experience in computer, network and information security. John began his career at the National Security Agency, where he designed secure voice systems, and the United States Secret Service, where he developed secure communications and surveillance systems. He holds a BSEE from the University of Connecticut and is an NSA Certified Cryptologic Engineer.

Ashley Mahan, Secure Cloud Portfolio & FedRAMP Director

Ashley Mahan is Acting Director of the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and Secure Cloud Portfolio. Ashley is a trusted liaison between Federal Agencies, Industry Cloud Service Providers, and other stakeholder groups advocating for and facilitating the adoption of secure cloud technologies across the federal Government. Her work drives a dramatic increase in FedRAMP adoption and helps agencies modernize their IT landscapes via cloud technologies. When combined with her natural aptitude for effective and conscious leadership, Ashley is uniquely positioned to continue FedRAMP’s strong growth.

Tim Sandage, Sr. Security Partner Strategist, AWS

Julie Bitzer, Cloud Strategy & Federal Compliance Leader, IBM

Brad Schulteis, Director of Government Solutions, Rackspace

[Speaker Information Coming Soon], Okta

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, State & Local Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies, NSA, FCC