Federal Zero Trust Forum
Federal agencies have been working to meet the White House’s mandate for implementing zero trust across their networks. As agencies push forward, challenges like complexity, cost and impact on user experience require collaborative, strategic solutions.
The Federal Zero Trust Forum brings together key technology leaders from across government to explore practical strategies and share lessons for advancing zero trust architecture. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the pillars behind zero trust and leave with a clear path toward secure, resilient government systems.

The Defense Department is leading one of the most ambitious zero trust transformations in the federal government. DOD’s strategic roadmap for achieving enterprise-wide zero trust by 2027 impacts a global network of combatant commands and military services. Pentagon zero trust leadership share lessons learned from implementation efforts and upcoming milestones to watch out for.
This panel dives into how federal technology leaders are translating the six pillars of zero trust into practice. This includes a discussion on how they are approaching authentication, endpoint detection, continuous monitoring and automation to secure their environments.
Realizing the governmentwide vision for zero trust requires widespread transformation on existing legacy infrastructure, the workforce and culture. Federal leaders discuss how they are balancing modernization with mission, overcoming integration challenges and preparing the workforce to meet demands.
This lightning-round session features agency leaders and innovators who each will highlight a unique challenge, strategy or lesson learned from their agency’s zero trust journey.
CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model has become a critical roadmap for aligning federal efforts in zero trust. This session will feature a senior leader from the agency to discuss how the agency is supporting implementation, how the model is evolving and what agencies can learn from it.
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AI Foundations Driving Government Efficiency
Federal agencies are modernizing systems, managing risk and building trust to scale responsible AI and drive government efficiency.
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Navy Memo Maps Tech Priorities for the Future Fight
Acting CTO’s memo outlines critical investment areas, from AI and quantum to cyber and space, as part of an accelerated modernization push.
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DOD Can No Longer Assume Superiority in Digital Warfare, Officials Warn
The DOD must make concerted efforts to address cyber vulnerabilities to maintain the tactical edge, military leaders said at HammerCon 2025.
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New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks
The agency’s new VINES program looks to tackle key challenges like energy efficiency and future-proofing wireless tech.
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DHA CDAO Spearheads Master Data Catalog to Boost Transparency
Jesus Caban plans to boost DHA's data maturity through a new master data catalog, governance frameworks and inventory of tech tools.
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Trump Orders Spark Government-Wide Acquisition Overhaul
As Trump pushes for a faster, simpler procurement system, agencies are leveraging AI and adapting strategies to meet new requirements.
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Inside Oak Ridge National Lab’s Pioneer Approach to AI
Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Lab transforms AI vulnerabilities into strategic opportunities for national defense.
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A Look at Federal Zero Trust Transformation
Recent developments from CISA and DOD show how government is advancing zero trust quickly.
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Modernization Strategies to Enable Energy Innovation
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and Maximus experts explore the modernization strategies driving digital transformation and operational resilience within the energy sector.
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DOI Must Modernize Energy to Win AI Race, Secretary Says
Doug Burgum links AI innovation to energy reform as DOI advances digital infrastructure and wildfire response under Trump’s tech agenda.
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NIST to Release New AI Cybersecurity Guidance as Federal Use Expands
NIST plans to release AI cybersecurity guidance within the year to support safe adoption as federal agencies expand use cases.
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CIA Adds Fourth Pillar to AI Strategy, CAIO Says
Lakshmi Raman says the new pillar marks a strategic shift toward embedding AI more deeply into the CIA’s day-to-day mission execution.
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