BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ATARC - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://atarc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ATARC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T121325 CREATED:20250113T164744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T152512Z UID:990003565-1750231800-1750258800@atarc.org SUMMARY:Public Sector Cyber AI Convergence Summit DESCRIPTION:  \nPublic Sector Cyber AI Convergence Summit\n \n \n \n \n \n June 18\, 2025 | 7:30am – 3:00pm ET | Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center\n**6 CPE Credits Available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summit Begins in...\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:45 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Remarks\n Smarter\, Faster\, Safer: Where AI Meets Mission-Driven Cybersecurity and Efficiency\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oki Mek\n Chief Information Security Officer for Microsoft Federal Civilian & ATARC's Industry Chair \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI-Driven Insights for Enhanced Cyber Resilience\n Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing how federal agencies tackle cybersecurity challenges. This session delves into AI’s role in identifying vulnerabilities\, predicting potential threats\, and enhancing decision-making processes in cyber defense. Panelists will share actionable insights from real-world applications\, showcasing how AI supports mission-critical operations and drives resilience across the public sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Martin Stanley \n AI & Cyber Researcher\, National Institute of Standards and Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer Franks\n Director\, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity and Analytics Foundry\, U.S. Government Accountability Office \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Merrick Watchorn\n Chief Cyber\, Quantum & Cognitive Information Services Architect\, Office of the Chief Information Officer\, U.S. Air Force \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keegan Mills\n Engineering IT & Cyber Technology Lead\, Marine Corps Systems Command\, U.S. Marine Corps \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darek Kitlinski\n Chief Technology Officer\, A1\, U.S. Air Force (Pending Agency Approval) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Woods\n Assistant Director (Acting)\, Directorate of Operational Technology and Cyber Innovation\, Naval Criminal Investigative Service\, U.S. Navy (Pending) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Jory Heckman\n Senior Reporter\, Federal News Network \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n Securing the Digital Frontier: Prisma AIRS for Federal AI Innovation\n Enterprise AI applications and agents are rapidly transforming the operational landscape for U.S. government agencies\, presenting significant opportunities for increased efficiency and innovation. However\, this widespread adoption also introduces new cybersecurity challenges. As AI systems become more integrated\, organizations are exposed to sophisticated threats\, such as prompt injection attacks and the risk of sensitive data leakage through AI-driven processes. This presentation will introduce Prisma AIRS\, a comprehensive solution designed to address these emerging security concerns. Join Matt Marsden for an informative session on Prisma AIRS\, where you will learn how to: \n  – Achieve full visibility into your AI ecosystem: Understand your AI applications\, models\, and data flows across all deployment environments.  – Ensure secure communication: Protect the integrity and confidentiality of interactions between AI components.  – Detect and respond to threats: Identify and mitigate real-time risks such as prompt injections\, malicious URL invocations\, and data exfiltration attempts. \nBy securing your entire AI infrastructure with Prisma AIRS\, government cybersecurity leaders can confidently leverage AI technologies to enhance mission capabilities while maintaining rigorous security standards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt Marsden\n Senior Director\, Solutions Consulting\, Palo Alto Networks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:55 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n Leveraging Generative AI to Revolutionize Cyber Training and Enhance SOC Capabilities \n Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is revolutionizing the world of cybersecurity in diverse ways. In this presentation\, we describe how to leverage GenAI for two use cases: (1) training and skill enhancement of cyber personnel and (2) enhancing the capabilities of Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts. For each use case\, we offer a high-level approach for applying GenAI and some of the key benefits and opportunities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ballah\n VP of DoD Programs\, Electrosoft \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:05 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break in the Emerging Technology Showcase\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Technology Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n How AI Can Keep Government Applications Secure against Tomorrow’s Cyber Threats\n Addressing security vulnerabilities is a crucial yet burdensome task for government software developers\, requiring considerable time\, extensive research\, and frequent context-switching. Join this session to see how OpenText is building upon its decade-long heritage as the leading application security provider to U.S. government agencies by applying AI and LLM to drive faster\, easier auditing and remediation for SAST vulnerabilities. Discover how leading organizations are shredding their security backlog with AI-powered code fix suggestions\, drastically reducing the time developers spend remediating code security issues. \nOpenText Core Application Security (formerly Fortify on Demand)\, FedRAMP authorized on AWS GovCloud since 2015\, is the first and leading cloud-accessible managed application security testing platform for the U.S. Federal government. With access to OpenText Core Application Security\, government agencies can quickly\, easily\, cost effectively and confidently perform application security testing and obtain the fastest\, most accurate results available. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Nelson\n Head of Public Sector Marketing\, OpenText \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Securing Data: The Role of AI in Strengthening Cyber Defense\n As data security challenges grow increasingly complex\, federal agencies are turning to AI to safeguard sensitive information. This session will delve into AI’s transformative role in enhancing data protection through advanced threat detection\, real-time anomaly identification\, and automated incident response. Experts will share insights into the integration of AI tools\, lessons learned from recent implementations\, and strategies to ensure data integrity and resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Join us to explore how AI can be a critical ally in advancing federal cybersecurity efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Col Travis Hartman\n Chief Technology Officer\, Army Forces Command\, U.S. Army \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Murat Kantarcioglu\n Professor & Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Faculty Fellow\, Virginia Tech \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derek Mueller\n Cybersecurity Advisor\, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Voelker\n Standardization Officer\, Naval Warfare Systems Command\, U.S. Navy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Buchholz\n Red Cell Chief\, Monitoring and Incident Response Division\, U.S. Department of State \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tamara Lilly\n Assistant Inspector General\, Cybersecurity & IT Audits\, Office of the Inspector General\, U.S. Health & Human Services \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: John Curran\n Executive Editor\, MeriTalk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ATARC Working Group Briefing\n Members of ATARC’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group will share insights on the evolving adoption of AI across the federal government. This briefing will highlight current use cases\, emerging trends\, and key challenges—including ethical implementation\, cybersecurity risks\, and the need for adaptive policy frameworks to support responsible innovation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony Boese\n Government Working Group Chair \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ken Farber\n Industry Working Group Chair \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch in the Emerging Technology Showcase\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Afternoon Keynote Briefing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arjuna Swaminathan\n Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:05 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Cyber-Ready Teams with AI Tools\n Integrating AI into cybersecurity operations demands a workforce that can effectively leverage emerging technologies. This session focuses on preparing federal teams for the challenges and opportunities of AI-powered cyber defense. Experts will share approaches to skill-building\, change management\, and fostering a collaborative culture where human expertise and AI tools work in tandem to protect critical systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Steven Harrison\n GG 15 Chief Engineer of the EMBM-J\, DISA; Capitol Technology University AI Doctoral Chair and Professor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rudolf Rojas\n IT Cybersecurity Manager\, U.S. Department of Agriculture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Libkhen\n IT Security Specialist\, Bureau of Economic Analysis\, U.S. Department of Commerce \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Landon Shaw\n Senior Enterprise Architect\, Enterprise Operations Center\, Department of Technology Services\, Administrative Office of the US Courts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Frank Konkel\n Editor-in-Chief\, GovExec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:50 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scaling AI Efficiently Across Federal Cybersecurity Operations\n Scaling AI across federal cybersecurity operations requires overcoming barriers to adoption and integration while maximizing efficiency. This session examines the lifecycle of AI deployment\, from conceptual pilots to agency-wide implementation\, with a focus on streamlining processes and optimizing security outcomes. Panelists will discuss key considerations such as model governance\, ethical frameworks\, and the technical strategies that enable AI to enhance cybersecurity efforts while maintaining operational integrity and resource efficiency. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Peretti\n Former Federal Executive\, U.S. Government \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Kenneth Clark\n Assistant Director\, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tameika Turner\n Senior Cybersecurity SME\, National Nuclear Security Administration\, U.S. Department of Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Amber Corrin\n Consultant\, ATARC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:25 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Remarks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Partners\n \n View on Zoom\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register: URL:https://atarc.org/event/cyber-ai-summit25/ LOCATION:Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center\, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States CATEGORIES:What’s happening at ATARC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR