HSDF VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM: Designing AI/ML to Support Government
July 30, 2021
On October 26, 2021 a series of panel discussions were held to explore AI/ML use cases within the Department of Homeland Security. Discussion included how AI/ML can increase supply chain security and resilience; countering adversarial AI; and AI/ML to create smart and resilient communities; among other areas. The videos below will present a range of leading technologists from DHS S&T, USCIS, CISA, and industry.
AI/ML Applications to Support DHS
Get answers to your most pressing questions such as: How does the government counter adversarial AI? What are the risks of hidden bias in AI? How can we secure the supply chain through AI/ML capabilities? How do IoT devices impact data availability for AI/ML solutions? Moderated by Dr. Phyllis Schneck, CISO at Northrop Grumman and former cybersecurity official at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), you’ll hear perspectives from Brian Gattoni, CTO, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at DHS, and Cameron Chehreh, Federal CTO at Dell Technologies.
Panel Discussion - Designing AI/ML Applications to Enhance Security
- Mr. Brian Gattoni, Chief Technology Officer, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, DHS
- Mr. Cameron Chehreh, CTO and Vice President, Federal, Dell Technologies
- Dr. Phyllis Schneck, Vice President and CISO, Northrop Grumman Corporation (moderator)
Designing AI/ML Applications to Enhance Security
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Applications to Support the Department of Homeland Security An expert panel discussed how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is operationalizing huge amounts of data to support mission outcomes, requirements for AI/ML applications at enterprise scale, and the impact of the recent DHS S&T AI/ML Strategic Plan. Moderated by Dr. Reggie Brothers, former Under Secretary for DHS S&T, Daniel Cotter, Acting Executive Director for Science & Engineering, DHS S&T; and Brian Buzzell, Technical Advisor, Public Sector, Red Hat.
Panel Discussion- AI/ML Applications to Support DHS
- Mr. Brian Buzzell, Solution Advisor, Law Enforcement, Red Hat
- Mr. Daniel Cotter, Executive Director (Acting), Office of Science & Engineering, S&T Directorate, DHS
- Mr. Yemi Oshinnaiye, Deputy CIO, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
- Dr. Reggie Brothers, Chief Executive Officer, BigBear.ai (moderator)
Opening Video - 2021 HSDF Designing AI/ML To Support Government
1:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
- Megan Mance, Homeland Security & Defense Forum
1:05 p.m.
Panel Discussion - Designing AI/ML Applications to Enhance Security (live)
- Mr. Brian Gattoni, Chief Technology Officer, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, DHS
- Daniel Carroll, Field CTO for Cybersecurity, US Federal at Dell Technologies
- Dr. Phyllis Schneck, Vice President and CISO, Northrop Grumman Corporation (moderator)
2:10 p.m.
Panel Discussion- AI/ML Applications to Support DHS (pre-recorded)
- Mr. Brian Buzzell, Solution Advisor, Law Enforcement, Red Hat
- Mr. Daniel Cotter, Executive Director (Acting), Office of Science & Engineering, S&T Directorate, DHS
- Mr. Yemi Oshinnaiye, Deputy CIO, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
- Dr. Reggie Brothers, Chief Executive Officer, BigBear.ai (moderator)
2:55 p.m.
Closing Remarks
- Megan Mance, Homeland Security & Defense Forum
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency at DHS
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) works with partners to defend against today’s threats and collaborates to build more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. CISA’s new logo officially launched April 30, 2020 and has layers of meaning representing the Agency and its mission.
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Our partners in this mission span the public and private sectors. Programs and services we provide are driven by our comprehensive understanding of the risk environment and the corresponding needs identified by our stakeholders. We seek to help organizations better manage risk and increase resilience using all available resources, whether provided by the Federal Government, commercial vendors, or their own capabilities.
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DHS Science & Technology Directorate
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is the science advisor to the Secretary and serves as the research and development arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Established by Congress in 2003, S&T conducts basic and applied research, development, testing and evaluation activities in alignment with the DHS mission. We do the science that strengthens the nation’s overall security, and develop and transition the technologies that allow those on the front lines to effectively and safely complete their missions.
We provide evidence-based scientific and technical perspectives to address a range of current and emerging threats—from aviation security to chemical and biological detection to critical infrastructure, resilience, climate and natural disasters, cybersecurity, and beyond. We work hand in hand with fellow DHS component agencies, first responders at all levels, emergency management and public safety personnel, and partners from across the public and private spectrums to develop timely and innovative solutions to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
S&T is uniquely positioned to understand the ever-changing homeland security landscape and shape the Department’s, and the nation’s, strategic R&D agenda. By leveraging relationships with our network of partners, we remain an effective catalyst for improving the strength and resilience of our nation.
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