• Registration Opens
  • Lunch/Networking
  • Opening Remarks
    Rohit Ghai CEO, RSA

    Opening remarks from RSA's CEO, Rohit Ghai.

  • Keynote
    Gurpreet Bhatia Acting Deputy DoD CIO for Cybersecurity & Acting DoD CISO

    Hear from Gurpreet Bhatia, Acting Deputy Department of Defense Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity & Acting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as he explores the future of cybersecurity, focusing on the role of AI in threat detection, the need for Zero Trust frameworks in securing sensitive data, and the upcoming challenges of post-quantum security. This keynote will provide valuable insights for navigating the evolving landscape of technology and defense in the public sector.

  • AI on Offense & Defense of Cyber Attacks
    Auston Davis CISO, City of San José
    Ann Dunkin Former Chief Information Officer, DOE
    Katerina Megas Program Manager for the NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy Program’s AI and IoT Initiatives, NIST
    Ryan McArthur Federal CTO, Zscaler

    AI is now critical to defending against attacks and nation-state-sponsored attackers, there is also evidence that groups of attackers are sharing information and cooperating on the attacks. How has AI changed the cybersecurity process and what resources are available to help agencies?

  • Building Cyber Defense Teams Across the Government
    Joe Wingo Director of DoD Strategy, Armis
    Stacy Bostjanick Director, Cyber Security Maturity & Certification Model at OUSD A&S
    Patrick Gould Director, Cyber & Telecoms Portfolio, DIU

    DIB, CMMC, and FedRAMP updates - Speakers from government and industry discuss what has been accomplished and the challenges--such as qualified talent shortages and budget issues that do not allow for salaries to attract cyber talent.

  • Information Sharing: How to Help Agencies Share Information on Risks & Defenses
    Jon Johnson Senior Advisor & Strategist for the NASA SEWP Program
    Marisol Cruz Cain Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity Government Accountability Office (GAO)
    Kevin Jones Sr. Director, Federal Sales, Axonius Federal Systems
    Kelly Moan Chief Information Security Officer, City of New York

    A GAO report in mid-2024 did a deep dive into information sharing among agencies, what was working and what needed improvement. This session will discuss what GAO learned about what is working for agencies and how information sharing can be effective in reducing cyber risks.

  • Registration Opens
  • Lunch/Networking
  • Opening Remarks
    Rohit Ghai CEO, RSA

    Opening remarks from RSA's CEO, Rohit Ghai.

  • Keynote
    Gurpreet Bhatia Acting Deputy DoD CIO for Cybersecurity & Acting DoD CISO

    Hear from Gurpreet Bhatia, Acting Deputy Department of Defense Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity & Acting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as he explores the future of cybersecurity, focusing on the role of AI in threat detection, the need for Zero Trust frameworks in securing sensitive data, and the upcoming challenges of post-quantum security. This keynote will provide valuable insights for navigating the evolving landscape of technology and defense in the public sector.

  • Protecting Infrastructure from Increased Cyber Attacks
    Gary Barlet Public Sector CTO, Illumio
    Kayle Giroud Director, Common Good Initiatives Global Cyber Alliance
    Andy Dold CISO for the City of Detroit
    Merlin Namuth CISO for the City & County of Denver
    Jacob Margolis CISO, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

    EPA and other federal agencies are reporting on cyber attacks on state and local critical infrastructure. EPA estimates that 26 million people have critical or high-risk vulnerabilities in their water systems, most managed by local governments. This discussion will highlight the types of attacks on which systems, and what the governments are doing to stop groups, such as Volt Typhoon, from gaining access to the critical systems.

  • Identity Security Management in the World of AI
    Kevin E. Greene Chief Security Strategist, Public Sector, BeyondTrust
    Payam Hojjat M.S., CISSP Chief of Cyber Risk and Governance, State of California
    Jamil Niazi Director Of Information Technology for the City of Stockton
    Albert Gehami Privacy Officer for the City of San José
    Travis Nichols Cyber Incident Response Manager, California Cybersecurity Integration Center

    As identity attacks persist, state and local governments must harness advanced analytics and insights to respond more effectively to identify related attacks. Gaining continuous visibility into how threat actors exploit your attack surface is crucial for enhancing cyber defense and building overall resilience. Hear from state and local government officials about why holistic visibility around their identity hygiene is essential for securing and protecting their critical systems.

  • Sharing Information and Harmonizing Cyber Grants and Regulations
    Sarah Cleveland Senior Director, FED/SLED/DOD Strategy, Extrahop
    Greg McCarthy CISO for the City of Boston
    Naomi Ward Government Engagement director for GovRAMP
    Casey Cannon Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst for the MS-ISAC

    Taking a whole of state approach to sharing information on grants and awards with groups such as Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, the GovAI Coalition, and CivAI, as well as working to make sure cyber rules and regulations don't compete or cancel each other out.