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Innovation in Government from Billington CyberSecurity Summit
Innovation in Government, live from the Billington CyberSecurity Summit highlights top leaders that share their expertise on the evolving cybersecurity landscape for a special one-hour program. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, the urgency to secure critical infrastructure has become paramount for both public and private sectors. Organizations across various industries are turning to emerging technologies to protect vital systems, including industrial control systems (ICS) and supply chains, which are particularly vulnerable to increasingly complex attacks. Get insight from experts in cybersecurity, defense, and technology, highlighting how companies and government agencies are leveraging innovations in AI, machine learning, and specialized cybersecurity frameworks to address these evolving threats.
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Tune In
Watch Innovation in Government at the Billington CyberSecurity Summit on October 1st at 8:30PM EST on WJLA 24/7.
Innovation and Collaboration in the U.S. Air Force Through IT and Cyber Strategies
Venice Goodwine, Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Air Force , highlighted the pivotal role of collaboration between the Air Force and its industry partners in driving innovation and improving mission readiness.
The Evolving Role of Identity in Cybersecurity and Zero Trust
Christine Halvorsen, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Okta, emphasizes the growing recognition of identity as critical infrastructure in cybersecurity.
Empowering Global Operations through IT and Cybersecurity at USAID
Jason Gray, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at USAID, discusses the agency’s comprehensive IT and cybersecurity strategy, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, operational readiness, and centralized cloud infrastructure.
Addressing Evolving Cyber Threats Through Strong Fundamentals and Government Collaboration
Cynthia Kaiser, Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI Cyber Division, discusses the increasing cyber threats due to the rise in technology usage and how cyber actors target the U.S. in various ways.
Balancing Zero Trust and Disaster Recovery: Navigating NGA’s Cybersecurity Challenges
Gary Buchanan, CISO and Director of the Cybersecurity Office at NGA, elaborates on the agency's unique position within both the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC).
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Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape in Federal Agencies
Jennifer Franks, Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at GAO,discusses the pressing cybersecurity challenges facing federal agencies as they enter a new fiscal year.
Securing Infrastructure: Overcoming Cyber Challenges with Emerging Technologies and Supply Chain Protection
Alex Whitworth, Director of Sales at Carahsoft, discusses the critical need for cyber protection of infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on the Department of Defense's (DoD) significant role in safeguarding these systems.
Maximizing AI and Cybersecurity with Precision and Outcome-Based Security Approaches
Eric Trexler, SVP of US Public Sector at Palo Alto Networks, discusses the increasing use of AI tools like copilots to enhance cybersecurity while expressing concern about the lack of focus on AI security itself.
Harnessing AI in Cybersecurity: Building Responsible and Reliable Systems
Steve Faehl, Security CTO at Microsoft Federal, explores the transformative impact of AI in the field of cybersecurity, emphasizing that AI’s potential lies in thoughtful system design rather than simply applying it to individual problems.
Addressing Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure
Robert Bair, CISO Americas at Zscaler, emphasizes the increasing importance of cybersecurity within the critical infrastructure sector, particularly as the government heightens its focus on collaboration with private sector providers.
Addressing Technical Debt in Data Security and Cloud Environments
Jim Coyle, the U.S. Public Sector CTO at Lookout, discusses the pressing issues of technical debt and data security as they relate to federal agencies.
Advancing Cybersecurity through AI Innovations
Chris Townsend, VP of Public Sector at Elastic, highlights pivotal advancements at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. He shares the critical role of machine learning and AI in detecting threats and predicting zero-day attacks.
