Cloud Summit Recap
As agencies continue modernizing their systems and capabilities, cloud computing, infrastructure and applications have become a critical piece of the puzzle. How can the government continue delivering to the nation in faster, more secure and modern ways? Hear from agency leaders about how they’re approaching cloud adoption to improve the way their agencies do business.
Fireside Chat: Maria Roat, Federal Deputy CIO, OMB
High-level perspective on ongoing priorities in data management and cloud security.
The federal approach to cloud initiatives and security requires strong collaboration between agencies and a cohesive central strategy. Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat shared perspectives about how the cloud can enable agencies long-term modernization strategies and support data efforts.
Panel: Scaling Up Health Care Delivery with Cloud
Federal health agencies and organizations are looking toward cloud-based architectures
Federal health agencies are using cloud-based architectures and computing to expand and modernize electronic health records, make health data more available and scale up medical IT solutions.
Speakers include:
- Jonathan Alboum, Federal CTO and Principal Digital Strategist, ServiceNow
- Chris Nichols, Program Manager and Chief of the Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions (EIDS) Program Management Office, DHMS, Defense Health Agency
- John Short, Chief Technology and Integration Officer, Office of EHRM, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Nick Weber, Program Manager, Cloud Services for Research, National Institutes of Health
Panel: Securing the Cloud with Zero Trust
As agencies look to replace legacy systems with the cloud, zero trust has risen as a best cybersecurity practice
IT leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, Defense Logistics Agency and Dell Technologies discussed how telework and the shift toward edge computing triggered the need for new cybersecurity strategies, like zero trust. Panelists also discussed how federal agencies and cloud service providers can work together to enhance security, and why it’s important to focus on protecting data instead of the network.
Speakers:
- Luis Coronado, Jr., Director of IT Operations, DHS
- George Duchak, CIO, DLA
- David Stickley, Strategic Programs Executive, Dell Technologies
Panel: Streamlining ATO for the Cloud
A rapidly shifting cyber threat landscape requires continuous verification of cloud infrastructure, especially as cloud adoption surges
In this fireside chat with GovCIO Media & Research Staff Writer Melissa Harris, FedRAMP Program Manager Brian Conrad discussed how FedRAMP is uniquely positioned to augment cloud security while answering common questions cloud service providers and federal entities may have about federal cloud security.
Speaker: Brian Conrad, FedRAMP Program Manager
Panel: What Makes a Good Multi-Cloud Environment?
Migrating to the cloud requires hybrid, multi-cloud software, platforms and environments.
In this panel discussion from the Nov. 19 Cloud Summit, federal officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services discussed the benefits of multi-cloud environments, how the agencies supported IT transformation journeys for timely software deployment and service agility, and what are some of the best practices for those looking to make similar transitions.
Speakers featured in this video include:
- Dave Catanoso, Director of Enterprise Cloud Solutions, VA
- Steven Grunch, Branch Chief, Enterprise Cloud Services, USCIS
- Jose M. Padin, Director of Sales Engineering, U.S. Public Sector, Zscaler
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5 Things We Learned About Cloud Security
Unlocking the benefits of the cloud requires close monitoring of security priorities.
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Multi-Cloud Lessons Learned From VA, USCIS
As the federal government harnesses the advantages of the cloud, agency leaders are strategizing around the benefits of multi-cloud environments to accommodate capabilities like automation and shared services.
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Deputy CIO Pushes for Long-Term Approach to IT Modernization
Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat is looking for continuous long-term modernization of government agencies in a way that leverages data, security and Agile processes effectively, and cloud capabilities are helping agencies achieve that goal.
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