CyberScape Series: National Security Recap

Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming synonymous with national security. As we become more connected, integrate technology into our infrastructure, and work to ensure our supply chains are secure, we’ll talk to leaders working toward securing our nation in this CyberScape event.

Industry Perspective: Keith Nakasone, VMware

Keith Nakasone, Federal Strategist, VMware is interviewed by Kate Macri, Writer at GovCIO Media and Research.

Fireside Chat: Chris Inglis, National Cyber Director

Cybersecurity and national security are increasingly intertwined concepts as digitization and IT modernization accelerate across federal agencies. Hear how federal cyber and national security leaders can work together to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure and IT systems.

Industry Perspective: Patrick Gorman, Booz Allen Hamilton

Amy Kluber, Editorial Director at GovCIO Media and Research interviews Patrick Gorman, Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton.

Acting on the Executive Order to Improve the Nation’s Cybersecurity

President Biden’s cyber EO, signed in May, demands some big changes from federal agencies. Hear from federal cyber leaders about how federal agencies can accelerate their cloud migration and security strategies, implement zero trust architectures, and take control of their software supply chains per the order’s recommendations.
- Brian Conrad, Acting Director, FedRAMP
- Morey Haber, Chief Security Officer, BeyondTrust
- John Simms, Senior Technical Advisor, Office of the CTO, CISA
- Moderator: Jackie Medina, Director, GovCIO

Industry Perspective: Craig Heartwell, Presidio Federal

Craig Heartwell, CTO, Presidio Federal interviewed by Amy Kluber, Editorial Director, GovCIO Media & Research

Critical Infrastructure Security

Our nation’s critical infrastructure is a top national security priority for federal cyber leaders. Officials from DOD, DHS and NASA will discuss how they’re working together to protect critical infrastructure systems and keep the nation’s wheels turning in the event of cyber incidents.
- Lance Cleghorn, Digital Services Expert, Defense Digital Service
- Matthew Swenson, Chief, Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations
- Mike Witt, Associate Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity & Privacy, NASA
- Moderator: Kate Macri, Staff Writer/Researcher, GovCIO Media & Research

Industry Perspective: Gram Slingbaum, CyberArk

Gram Slingbaum, Solutions Engineer, CyberArk

IoT and National Security

IoT and National Security
With 5G infrastructure and connectivity just around the corner, the Internet-of-Things faces increased scrutiny. IoT underpins much of our critical infrastructure and requires unique cyber attention. Speakers for this panel include officials from the DOJ, NSA, and NIST, who can all speak to IoT security and its national security ramifications.
- Sean Frazier, Federal CSO, Okta
- Katerina Megas, Program Manager, Cybersecurity for IoT, NIST
- Vincent Sritapan, Section Chief, Cyber Quality Service Management Office, CISA
- Moderator: Melissa Harris, Staff Writer/Researcher, GovCIO Media & Research

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Zero Trust Strategies to Secure Federal Systems
Tech modernization and the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed major agencies to embrace IT security that protects against newfound vulnerabilities.
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Security Strategies For Critical Infrastructure, Connected Devices
Federal cybersecurity leaders are seeking to protect critical assets through supply chain security and new standards.
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Inglis: Cyber Director Will 'Complement' Other Cyber Leaders
The White House's cyber chief outlined some of his priorities as he works to stand up and define how the new office will collaborate on a cybersecurity strategy.
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