We are excited to announce the inaugural GPSEC Public Sector Cybersecurity Exchange Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, at Valo Park in McLean, VA. This premier nationwide event is now offered to the U.S Public Sector community.
Focusing on Zero Trust, this event aims to be a significant step in our continuous efforts to enhance cybersecurity and provide education on Zero Trust principles across government agencies and organizations.
Date: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Valo Park, McLean, VA
This event is free for Government, SLED & FSI's to attend.
For Industry: Only sponsoring technology vendors can attend.
Earn up to 6 CPEs
We are excited to announce the inaugural GPSEC Public Sector Cybersecurity Exchange Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, at Valo Park in McLean, VA. This premier nationwide event is now offered to the U.S Public Sector community.
Focusing on Zero Trust, this event aims to be a significant step in our continuous efforts to enhance cybersecurity and provide education on Zero Trust principles across government agencies and organizations.
Event Highlights:
- Government Keynotes and Panels: Gain invaluable insights from leading experts on the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity. Our keynote speakers and panelists, who are at the forefront of cybersecurity within the government, will share their experiences and perspectives, offering guidance on navigating the evolving threat landscape
- Breakout Sessions: Choose from 8 sessions led by top Technology Partners, focused on sharing best practices and insights on Zero Trust security
- Technology Showcase: Explore 25+ cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are shaping the future of cybersecurity and providing attendees with practical insights into how these technologies can be implemented to enhance security and resilience
- Earn CPE Credits through ISC2!
EVENT AGENDA * Subject to change
EVENT AGENDA * Subject to change
| 7:30AM - 8:30AM |
Registration & Breakfast
| 8:30AM - 9:15AM |
Welcome & Keynote: Dr. Chase Cunningham, a leading cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience, will kick off our event with a keynote on Zero Trust. Known for developing the industry-standard Zero Trust framework, Dr. Cunningham brings actionable insights from his work with the US DoD, the U.S. Navy, and as a renowned author and speaker.
| 9:15AM - 9:30AM |
Zero Trust Is a Team Sport: Join us for an insightful session presented by Jean-Paul Bergeaux, Federal CTO of GuidePoint Security Government Solutions, as we share our mission to help government agencies enhance their Zero Trust framework. Learn about one of the biggest challenges facing public sector agencies today in implementing Zero Trust, along with strategies to overcome them.
| 9:30AM - 10:00AM |
Networking & Technology Showcase
| 10:00AM - 10:45AM |
Breakout Sessions:
- CrowdStrike: The Frontline of Defense is no longer the Firewall – The importance of Endpoint Detection and Response in Defeating Today’s Modern Adversary
- Delinea: Enforcing Least Privilege - Path to a Zero Trust Strategy and Achieve Zero Friction Security
| 10:45AM - 11:15AM |
| 11:15AM - 12:00PM |
Networking & Technology Showcase
Breakout Sessions:
- F5: Understanding Zero Trust Architectures: NIST, CISA, and DoD – A Comparative Approach to Secure Access
- Palo Alto Networks: Aligning to the updated NIST Special Publication on Zero Trust Architecture with Palo Alto Networks NGFW
| 12:00PM – 1:00PM |
| 1:00PM – 2:00PM |
Lunch & Technology Showcase
Leaders in Zero Trust (Government Panel): Join Gary Brickhouse, Chief Information Security Officer at GuidePoint Security, as he moderates a compelling panel featuring influential government leaders spearheading their agencies' Zero Trust initiatives. This session sets the stage for impactful discussions and offers strategic insights into the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
Panelists include:
- Mark Stanley, DM, Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect and Zero Trust Lead, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Steve Pitcher, Senior Cyber Survivability Analyst, Joint Staff J6, U.S. Department of Defense
- Mr. Stephen Kensinger, Senior Technical Advisor, Defense Intelligence Agency
| 2:00PM – 2:15PM |
| 2:15PM – 3:00PM |
Networking & Technology Showcase
Breakout Sessions:
- Wiz: Aligning Federal Cloud and Zero Trust Security Goals through CNAPP
- Tines: Strengthening Zero Trust in the US Public Sector by leveraging SOAR
| 3:05PM – 3:40PM |
Breakout Sessions:
- GuidePoint Security: Building Logging Pipelines Today for Tomorrow's Data Challenges
- GuidePoint Security: Impostor Syndrome: The role of CTI in mitigating Identity Threats
| 3:45PM – 4:30PM |
| 4:30PM – 5:30PM |
| Closing Keynote: Timothy Amerson, Deputy CISO, Social Security Administration Join us for Timothy Amerson's "My Zero Trust Journey Never Stops" session, where you'll discover the continuous evolution of Zero Trust in enterprise environments. Gain insights on overcoming challenges, integrating new technologies, and shaping the future of security with a proactive, adaptive approach. |
| Networking Event |
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