Government Cyber Insights – Summer Edition
Thursday, September 29, 2022 | Online at 12:00-2:40pm EST
Event Overview
Adapting for a More Resilient Enterprise in the Next Normal
It was not too long-ago that governments could have robust discussions regarding technology without even mentioning cybersecurity. Today, government institutions have substantial assets and value manifested in digital form, and they are deeply intertwined with remote technology networks. Many acknowledge the serious threats that cyberattacks pose to the public sector; but cybersecurity is no longer something just for technologists to think about. In 2022, it is the responsibility of all team members regardless of their title.
Cybersecurity has always been a never-ending race, but the rate of change is accelerating. The Public Sector is continuing to innovate, which requires investments in technology. Now, we are layering more systems into networks to support remote work, enhancing the customer experience, and generating additional value for the public; all of which creates potential new vulnerabilities. How do you address privacy awareness? What barriers exist to true ransomware defense? And how to mitigate broad based cybersecurity risk?
These are among the questions we will explore at Public Sector Network’s Virtual Event: Government Cyber Insights: Summer Edition. We will spotlight industry thought leaders and their cyber defense initiatives from across the United States.
Benefits of Attending
Your Inspiring Speakers:
Ray Yepes
Chief Information Security Officer
State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology
Chris Letterman
Chief Information Security Officer
State of Alaska, Department of Administration
Jenny Hedderman
State Risk Counsel
Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Anthony Rodgers
Director of Technology
Transformation Services
State of Michigan
Department of Technology,
Management & Budget
William Chumley
Chief Customer Officer
State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology
Whitney Phillips
State Privacy Officer
State of Utah
Shawn Kingsberry
Vice President, Cyber
SAIC Digital Innovation Factory
Fadi Fadhil
Cyber Security Strategist
Palo Alto Networks
Key Sessions
Risk & Reward: Cybersecurity and Privacy Awareness
Privacy awareness is a crucial component of cyber protection for the public sector – as it helps to define the overall privacy culture in an organization. Mechanisms in place will help to educate employees about the importance of protecting personal data and the potential consequences of not doing so.
- Speaking to Leadership about the importance of cyber and privacy protections
- Ascertaining your cyber perimeter
- Developing a risk-based approach to mitigation.
- Budgeting for Cybersecurity/Privacy/Insurance
- Privacy and Cybersecurity Internal Controls
Jenny Hedderman, Esq., State Risk Counsel, Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Your Data Has Been Kidnapped: Should You Pay the Ransom?
Ransomware attacks have increased dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic. The Colonial Pipeline paid hackers $4.4 million in ransom for a decryption tool that restored oil operations, despite FBI and DHS recommendations that companies avoid paying ransoms. The CEO went before congress to explain that the ransom had to be paid (due to the effects of a declining fuel supply), but it remains a controversial solution.
In the current threat landscape, preparing for cyberattacks and building resilience against hackers must become part of the public sector’s infrastructure. But what should the government do in the case of an attack when its own systems and data are on the line?
Abel Abeyta, Chief Information Security Officer, State of New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
Chris Letterman, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Alaska, Department of Administration
How to Approach Cybersecurity Through a New Lense
The State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology has made cybersecurity resilience a top priority. The full scope of cybersecurity needs to be examined. This includes ransomware, infrastructure, risk identification, and your data management. The solution is to approach this with a new lense, anticipating the emerging cyberthreats of the future and understanding the mechanisms today that Colorado can use. Join Ray Yepes, Chief Information Security Officer, and William Chumley, Chief Customer Officer as they provide insight into how consider different approaches to cybersecurity.
Ray Yepes, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology
William Chumley, Chief Customer Officer, State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology
It is a Team Sport: How the Public Sector Can Combat Cybersecurity Risks
News of data breaches and online frauds has become a matter of regular occurrence, which serves as a constant reminder that leadership needs to involve the entire team in a strategy for preventing cyber intrusions.
Moreover, successful cyber-attacks are often the result of insider mistakes, such as through phishing emails or business email compromise.
The panel will discuss ways to guard against cybersecurity threats:
- Create a culture of cybersecurity awareness – Employees should be empowered with the skills they need to be proactive and ready to face increasing threats.
- Establish a cybersecurity council – How your agency can gain insights from others to formulate your own public sector policies.
- Cybersecurity Insurance – Perspectives, value, outcomes, and alternatives
Anthony Rodgers, Director of Technology Transformation Services, State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget
Whitney Phillips, State Privacy Officer, State of Utah
