Agenda
Times are subject to change.
8:30 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
Welcome Remarks
Troy Schneider, President, GovExec 360
Welcome and Opening Remarks by Troy Schneider, President, GovExec 360
8:35 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
Building Resilient Infrastructure Through Collective Defense
Alaina R. Clark, Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Session Opening Remarks:: Alex Whitworth, Sales Director, Carahsoft
As America’s Cyber Defense agency and the lead Federal Agency responsible for protecting the United States’ critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) stands as the center of gravity to help bring the public and private sectors together and to augment the cybersecurity community. In this session, CISA’s Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement, Alaina Clark will discuss how CISA is leading the nation’s collective defense efforts by collaborating with key government and industry partners to create an environment of impenetrable cyber defense, putting our entire cyber ecosystem in a position of strength. Throughout the session attendees will hear how they can best leverage CISA’s programs and resources. Ms. Clark will also discuss the agency’s strategy ahead as CISA continues to ensure that our Nation is not only prepared for the threats of today, but also the threats of tomorrow.
On Demand
9:05 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
Technology Insight: Infoblox
Chris Usserman, Director of Security Architecture, Infoblox
Sponsored by: Infoblox
Hear from Chris Usserman, Director of Security Architecture at Infoblox Federal
On Demand
9:25 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
Secure Software Development Frameworks, Critical Software and Supply Chain Assurances
Steven Hernandez, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Education
In his role as Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. Department of Education, Steven Hernandez oversees a vast portfolio of cybersecurity challenges and management responsibilities. As his organization looks ahead to 2023, Steven will share how he and his team are approaching new initiatives in complex technical areas ranging from Secure Software Development Frameworks and Critical Software to Supply Chain Assurances for the next generation of security technologies.
On Demand
9:50 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
1,000 Ransomware Attacks - Lessons Learned for Federal Agencies
Jeff Reichard, Vice President, Solution Strategy, Veeam
Sponsored by: Veeam
Hear from Jeff Reichard, Vice President, Solution Strategy at Veeam.
On Demand
10:10 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
Coffee Break
A chance to stretch your legs and refill your coffee!
10:15 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
Federal Efforts to Provide Ransomware Prevention and Response
Marisol Cruz Cain, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, GAO
Ransomware is a serious and growing threat to government operations at the federal, state, and local levels. In recent years, there have been numerous reported ransomware attacks on hospitals, schools, emergency services, and other industries. This talk will explore how federal agencies assist organizations in protecting their assets against ransomware attacks and in responding to related incidents and organizations' perspectives on ransomware assistance received from federal agencies.
On Demand
10:40 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
The FBI's Model FBI Cyber Squad and recruiting, developing and retaining cyber talent.
Shawn Devroude, Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Division, FBI
An overview on the FBI Cyber Division's strategy on three key interconnected initiatives for 2023 and beyond: (1) The Model Cyber Squad, (2) the Cyber Talent Initiative and the Cyber Accelerated Training Program. To fulfill its service mission, the FBI recognizes a need to modernize its approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining its Cyber Workforce. This session will characterize the long-term vision and strategy to fully staff model cyber squads across the nation along with our strategy to recruit, develop and retain the cyber talent to fuel the Model Cyber Squad.
On Demand
11:05 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
Strengthening the Department of Defense’s Cyber Posture
Sudha Vyas, Chief Cybersecurity Architect, Office of the Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity, Department of Defense
An overview of signature Department of Defense (DoD) efforts to strengthen its cyber posture against current and anticipated threats. The session will address our supply chain, defense industrial base programs, and our approach to implementing Zero Trust.
On Demand
11:30 AM EST
Wednesday, November 30
Thank You
Troy Schneider, President, GovExec 360
Thanks for joining us!