Agenda

Tue 21 Jan 2025

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8:30AM

Registration and Networking Coffee

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (30 mins)

9:00AM

Welcome from the Public Sector Network

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)

9:10AM

Welcome from the Chair

9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (10 mins)

9:20AM
Keynote

Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Digital Age: Innovative Approaches to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure and Data Assets

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)

Jake Margolis Chief Information Security Officer, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
  • What security challenges do organizations commonly face in public cloud environments, and what strategies have proven effective in addressing these issues?
  • Can you discuss some cost-effective tools or solutions that have enhanced cloud security for organizations without straining their budgets?
  • In what ways can organizations navigate compliance with industry regulations while effectively managing their cloud security strategies?
  • What role does automation play in streamlining security operations in public cloud infrastructure, and what positive outcomes have been observed from its implementation?
9:40AM
Industry Insights

Doing More With Less Tools To Secure Public Cloud Infrastructure

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)

  • What security challenges do organizations commonly face in public cloud environments, and what strategies have proven effective in addressing these issues?
  • Can you discuss some cost-effective tools or solutions that have enhanced cloud security for organizations without straining their budgets?
  • In what ways can organizations navigate compliance with industry regulations while effectively managing their cloud security strategies?
  • What role does automation play in streamlining security operations in public cloud infrastructure, and what positive outcomes have been observed from its implementation?
10:00AM
Keynote

TBC

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (20 mins)

Dylan Pletcher Chief Information Security Officer, California Department of State Hospitals
10:20AM
Industry Insights

The Future of Security Operations

10:20 AM - 10:40 AM (20 mins)

  • What key emerging technologies are expected to transform security operations, and how should organizations prepare to leverage these advancements?
  • In light of the evolving threat landscape, what best practices should organizations adopt to adapt their security operations and maximize resource efficiency?
  • How is the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning reshaping security operations, and what measurable impacts are organizations seeing as a result?
  • What strategies can organizations implement to enhance visibility and control over their security environments amidst growing complexity and regulatory demands?
10:40AM

Morning Coffee and Networking Break

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM (20 mins)

11:00AM
Roundtables

Concurrent Roundtables: An interactive opportunity to collaborate

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (60 mins)

12:00PM
Panel discussion

Cyber Security Landscape - Unlocking Value by Understanding and Adapting to Change

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)

  • What considerations should organizations take into account when phasing out legacy systems?
  • What strategies are organizations utilizing to increase digital and cyber literacy?
  • What should an organization do when they notice a cybersecurity breach or threat?
  • What are you doing to keep your team relevant, up to date on changes, and embracing a forward-thinking mentality?
Maisha Dottery
Chief Information Officer, Community Services and Development
Daniel Pere
Chief Information Security Officer, California State Controller's Office
Gregory Nelson
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, California Department of Social Services
Tony Batalla
Chief Information Officer & Director of Information Technology, City of Oakland
12:30PM

Closing Remarks from Chair

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM (15 mins)

12:45PM

Networking Lunch

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM (15 mins)

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