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cATO Working Group Meeting
2025-03-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join ATARC’s cATO Working Group kickoff. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

Identity Management Working Group
2025-03-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Identity Management Working Group bi-weekly, Friday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s, Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Zero Trust Working Group
2025-03-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Zero Trust Working Group monthly, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Global Quantum Working Group
2025-03-12 15:30 - 16:00 | To Be Announced
Join ATARC’s Global Quantum Working Group monthly, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s, Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

DevSecOps Working Group
2025-03-12 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-02-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s DevSecOps Working Group bi-weekly, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

Quantum Robotics: Bridging Quantum Technologies with Autonomous Systems
2025-03-11 08:00 - 17:00 | To Be Announced

AI and Data Policy Working Group Meeting
2025-03-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-17 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s AI and Data Policy Working Group bi-weekly, Monday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

ATARC Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development Working Group
2025-03-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development Working Group monthly, Friday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Insider Risk Working Group
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Insider Risk Working Group bi-weekly, Thursday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Fraud Detection and Mitigation Working Group
2025-03-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Fraud Working Group bi-weekly, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

ATARC's Public Sector Zero Trust Summit
2025-03-06 07:30 - 15:00 | Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
PUBLIC SECTOR ZERO TRUST SUMMIT

March 6, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 2:15 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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8:30 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 (Fmr.)

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8:50 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.

David Voelker
Zero Trust Lead, Office of the Department of Navy Chief Information Officer, U.S. Navy

Tim Denman
Cybersecurity Learning Director, Defense Acquisition University, U.S. Department of Defense

Dr. Amy Hamilton
Faculty Chair, National Defense University, U.S. Department of Defense

Steve Pitcher
Senior Cyber Survivability Specialist, U.S. Department of Defense

Christopher Wild
Zero Trust SME

Kevin E. Greene
Chief Security Strategist, BeyondTrust

Moderator: Jason Miller
Executive Editor, Federal News Network

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9:30 AM

Emerging Technology Talk
Securing an AI-First Future
Palo Alto Networks will provide a high-level overview of the essential considerations for safeguarding artificial intelligence technologies as they become increasingly central to government operations. As AI drives innovation and reshapes federal agencies processes, understanding the associated security challenges is crucial.This session will highlight the key threats and vulnerabilities specific to AI applications, particularly focusing on the use of generative AI and enterprise AI applications by federal employees. We will discuss how these new technologies open up novel threat vectors, including data privacy issues, adversarial attacks, and potential misuse of AI-generated prompts.

Antoine Snow
Solutions Consulting Manager - Federal Civilian, Palo Alto Networks

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9:40 AM

Emerging Technology Talk
The Convergence of Zero Trust and Observability
Zero Trust is a network security strategy that assumes no implicit trust in users or devices – only users and devices that are explicitly required to connect to IT systems should be allowed to do so. However, how do you know when a rogue device or user is on the network? In this session, we will talk about how agencies deploy Observability technologies to provide a complete picture into the enterprise network infrastructure, and how these technologies help the agency address Zero Trust policies and practices.

Justin Fessler
Vice President of Public Sector, LogicMonitor

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9:50 AM

Break in the Emerging Technology Showcase

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10:35 AM

Emerging Technology Talk
Enabling Zero Trust: Promoting Adoption by leveraging Hybrid Methodologies
Today’s modern workforce is highly distributed, with users working at home, in the office, and places in between and beyond. Protecting distributed employees who need to access resources in private and public data centers requires reliable and secure access plus deep visibility into how identities gain access. Most global enterprises struggle with this. Concerns about stronger security potentially impeding user productivity and increased IT complexity from security tool proliferation contribute to this struggle.
By taking an identity-first approach to SSE, organizations can ease the transition to zero trust. Deliver a consistent and frictionless user experience that boosts productivity, simplified administration that streamlines IT operations, and highly resilient security for all.
Key Takeaways:

Uncover the challenges of Implementing Zero Trust frameworks in secure service architectures
Understand the benefits of utilizing multiple protocols for application access
Learn the advantages of decoupling security controls for Universal Zero Trust Access implementation

Ryan Shaffer
Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco

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10:45 AM

Zero Trust Implementation: Lessons from the Federal Frontlines
What does it take to implement Zero Trust architecture efficiently in federal environments? This panel dives into real-world examples of Zero Trust deployment, focusing on successes, challenges, and unexpected lessons. Topics will include streamlined phased approaches, integrating with legacy systems without disrupting operations, and meeting compliance requirements while enhancing mission effectiveness. Hear from federal experts who have turned theory into practice, emphasizing how Zero Trust can boost security and operational efficiency across agencies.

Karen Uttecht
Technical Staff, Cyber Operations and Analysis Technology Group, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Manuel Medrano
Director, Office of Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, US Department of State

Natalie Somersall
Principal Solutions Engineer, Public Sector, Chainguard

Moderator: Justin Doubleday
Reporter, Federal News Network

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11:30 AM

Emerging Technology Talk
Enable a Zero Trust Journey with a Modern Data Management Strategy
Zero Trust demands continuous verification, least-privilege access, and full visibility across an organization’s data landscape, yet traditional data management strategies are fragmented, costly, and inefficient. Cribl enables a modern, open data strategy that breaks down silos, optimizes data flow, and provides real-time observability—empowering security teams to enforce Zero Trust principles while maintaining full control over their data. In this session, we’ll explore how organizations can unify their data management approach to enhance security, reduce costs, and gain deeper insights, ensuring a scalable and efficient Zero Trust journey.

Nick Murray
Director Federal Sales, Cribl

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11:35 AM

Lunch in the Emerging Technology Showcase

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12:40 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.

Rudolf Rojas
Information Technology Manager, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Landon Shaw
Senior Enterprise Architect, Enterprise Operations Center, Department of Technology Services, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Kelvin Brewer
Ping Identity, Director of Public Sector Sales Engineering and Industry Chair of ATARC Identity Management Working Group

Moderator: Tom Suder
CEO/Founder, ATARC

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1:20 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.

Sean Starnes
Chief Information Security Officer, IT Security Strategy, Risk Management & Systems Administration, Space CAMP, U.S. Space Force

Jeffrey Voivoda
CEA, Zero Trust Integration Services, Senior Data Architect, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jaime Noble
Director, IT Security Division & Chief Information Security Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice

Hussein Johnson
Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Zero Trust Lead, Policy and Risk Governance, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army

Patrick Johnson
Workforce Innovation Director, U.S. Department of Defense (Pending Agency Approval)

Brian Dennis
Principal Technologist, Akamai

Moderator: Tom Suder
CEO/Founder, ATARC

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March Cyber Meetup: "The Big Picture: Women in Cyber"
2025-03-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Dr #114, Ashburn, 20147, United States
March Cyber Meetup: “The Big Picture: Women in Cyber”

March 4, 2025, 5:30-7:30 PM ET at Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn, Virginia

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DetailsJoin us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, for the next Loudoun CyberTech Event at Old Ox Brewery, in Ashburn!
Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register below for this event and we’ll have it waiting for you at the door!
We are excited to host an impactful conversation surrounding Women in Cybersecurity, featuring Kelly McCracken, SVP at Salesforce, Sheryl Tolbert, Chief Enterprise Architect at Nightwing, and Sara Lazarus, CEO of Faded Jeans Technology, all joining Yasmin Abdi, CEO of noHack on stage!
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from incredibly successful female leaders in cybersecurity, learn about their individual journeys, and discuss how we can promote and encourage women in cyber going forward.
Kelly McCracken leads a global team of detection engineers, data scientists, incident handlers, and more at Salesforce‘s Cyber Security Operations Center; Sheryl Tolbert had a successful career in physics before joining the cyber workforce in 2009 and currently oversees Nightwing‘s enterprise development; Sara Lazarus founded Faded Jeans after leading incident response teams and building strong security programs; and Yasmin Abdi leveraged her experience at Google, Meta, and Snapchat when founding noHack!
Agenda5:30 Social hour and networking begins6:10 Welcome6:15 Panel Conversation6:45 Q&A6:50 Open Mic & Networking Continues7:30 Adjourn
February Thank You!Thank you to our February 4th guest, Matt O’Neill, for educating us all on ways to be safe from financial fraud online – and sharing how underreported these crimes are. We need to spread awareness!

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SCRM Working Group
2025-02-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s SCRM Working Group bi-weekly, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

Zero Trust Working Group (Gov)
2025-02-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Government Only Zero Trust Working Group monthly, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

A Government That Works, Effectively, From Anywhere: A Security Policy and A Mobile Capability Evolution
2025-02-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
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A Government That Works, Effectively, From Anywhere: A Security Policy and A Mobile Capability Evolution
February 18, 2025 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM ET

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The federal workforce is at a pivotal crossroads. The federal workforce needs to mature past the debate of traditional office space versus the home office. It needs to enable face-to-face collaboration, team interaction, and direct leadership while remaining fully functional during planned travel as well as unexpected events. Including across all levels of confidentiality, security, and classification.
To make this happen, we need a secure mobility evolution. This webinar will explore why secure mobility is essential, driven by trends like distributed work, digital transformation, and the rise of digital-native generations. The discussion will highlight what forward-leaning agencies are doing now to enable secure mobility from anywhere. It will highlight how agencies can modernize security practices, prioritize adaptability, and leverage public-private collaboration to address emerging threats and empower a mobile, digital-first workforce.
Join us to uncover strategies for fostering a more secure, flexible, and effective government workforce. A workforce that can work from anywhere.

Roger Greenwell
Director, Enterprise and Innovation / Chief Information Officer Defense Information Systems Agency

Patricia Janssen
Division Chief, Cyber Defense Division, DoD CIO Cybersecurity Office

Jared Shepard
Chief Executive Officer, Hypori

Michael Campbell
President and General Manager, Privoro

Moderator: Mark Gorak
Principal Director for Resources & Analysis, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Defense

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