PUBLIC SECTOR ZERO TRUST SUMMIT

Name: ATARC’s Public Sector Zero Trust Summit
Start: 2025-03-06T07:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-06T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center

March 6, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM ET

Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center, Reston, VA

**6 CPE Credits Available

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7:30 AM

Registration | Breakfast

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8:45 AM

Keynote Briefing

Timothy Amerson

Acting Chief Information Security Officer, Acting Associate Commissioner, Office of Information Security, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Social Security Administration (Pending Agency Approval)

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9:10 AM

Zero Trust: Building a Culture of Security and Accountability

As federal agencies adopt Zero Trust principles, fostering a culture of security and accountability becomes essential. This session explores strategies for embedding Zero Trust into the organizational mindset, from leadership buy-in to workforce training. Federal leaders will share insights into aligning security goals with mission priorities, overcoming resistance to change, and ensuring that every team member understands their role in safeguarding systems and data.

Hemant Baidwan

Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (invited)

Scott Braus

Director of Cybersecurity Operations, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (invited)

Shelly Hartsook

Deputy Associate Director, Capacity Building, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (invited)

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10:55 AM

Zero Trust Implementation: Lessons from the Federal Frontlines

What does it take to implement Zero Trust architecture in federal environments? This panel dives into real-world examples of Zero Trust deployment, focusing on successes, challenges, and unexpected lessons. Topics will include phased approaches, integration with legacy systems, and meeting compliance requirements while maintaining mission effectiveness. Hear from federal experts who have turned theory into practice.

Stephen Haselhorst

Zero Trust Program Manager / Lead, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (invited)

Dr. Sean Cortopassi

Division Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, U.S. Department of Defense (invited)

Brandy Sanchez

Zero Trust Initiative Lead, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (invited)

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12:00 PM

Lunch in the Emerging Technology Showcase

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1:00 PM

Keynote Briefing

Les Call

Director, CIO Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office, U.S. Department of Defense (invited)

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1:20 PM

Zero Trust and AI: Enhancing Decision-Making and Threat Detection

AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, offering new tools for implementing and advancing Zero Trust principles. This panel examines the intersection of Zero Trust and AI, highlighting how federal agencies are using AI to enhance access control, detect anomalies, and respond to threats in real time. Speakers will discuss the ethical and technical considerations of integrating AI into Zero Trust frameworks.

Dr. Amy Hamilton

Faculty Chair, National Defense University (invited)

Shery Thomas

Cyber Technology Officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Information Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, U.S. Marine Corps (invited)

Evan Miller

Information Technology Specialist, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (invited)

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2:05 PM

The Workforce Challenge: Preparing Federal Teams for Zero Trust Success

Implementing Zero Trust isn’t just a technical endeavor—it’s a workforce transformation. This session addresses how federal agencies can upskill their workforce, manage talent gaps, and create a culture of continuous learning to support Zero Trust initiatives. Panelists will discuss the importance of collaboration across IT and mission teams, the role of leadership, and resources available to federal agencies for workforce development.

Timothy Preston

Zero Trust Technical Project Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance Branch, Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Division, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (invited)

Dr. Mark Stanley

Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (invited)

Wayne Rodgers

Zero Trust Lead, U.S. Department of Education (invited)

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*** ATARC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Program Level: Overview, no prerequisites required. Advance preparation: none. Delivery Method: Group Live. Field of Study: Information Technology. Registration #140762. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. Refund, cancellation and complaint resolution policy.