The Evolution of Federal Cybersecurity

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Kenneth W. Bible serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). In this role, he is responsible for all matters relating to information and securing and strengthening the Department’s information security program and information technology (IT) posture. Prior to his current role, Mr. Bible served under the Headquarters Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information (DCI) as the Assistant Director for the Information Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Division (IC4). In this capacity, he also served as the Marine Corps’ Deputy ...

Mike Epley

Michael Epley has been helping the US defense and National Security communities use and adopt open source software over the last 2 decades with practical experience as a software developer and enterprise architect. During his tenure at Red Hat, Michael has passionately driven adoption of key technology: cloud and kubernetes, tactical edge/forward deployed systems, data analytics tools and platforms, and disconnected operations — always in the context of security and compliance concerns unique to this sector. Michael has BS degrees in Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a ...

Mr. Eric Goldstein

Eric Goldstein serves as the Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as of February 19, 2021. In this role, Goldstein leads CISA’s mission to protect and strengthen federal civilian agencies and the nation’s critical infrastructure against cyber threats. Previously, Goldstein was the Head of Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy, and Regulation at Goldman Sachs, where he led a global team to improve and mature the firm’s cybersecurity risk management program. He served at CISA’s precursor agency, the National Protection and Programs ...

Margaret Graves, Former Deputy Federal CIO

Margaret (Margie) H. Graves is the former Deputy Federal CIO for the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President. The Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer drives value in Federal IT, delivers digital services, protects Federal IT assets and information, and develops the next generation IT workforce. In her previous role, Margie worked to improve the way Government delivers results and technology services to the public. She drove elements of the President’s Management Agenda; IT Modernization, Data as a Strategic Asset and Workforce of the 21st ...

Megan Mance, Executive Director, Homeland Security & Defense Forum

Megan Mance is the Executive Director of the Homeland Security and Defense Forum (HSDF), a position she has held since September 2012. In this capacity, Megan creates new and effective models for collaboration between the public and private sectors on homeland and national security issues, works closely with HSDF industry members to understand their priorities, and provides strategic guidance in executing the Forum’s programming. In addition to her background collaborating with federal agencies and the contracting community, Megan also has experience internationally and at the state-level through her work in ...

Rep. Jim Langevin, Chairman, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity

Congressman Jim Langevin (RI-02) is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, where he is the Chairman of the Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, and also serves on the Subcommittees on Seapower and Projection Forces and Tactical Air and Land Forces. A national leader on securing our nation’s technology infrastructure against cyber threats, Langevin co-founded the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus to increase awareness around the issue and co-chaired the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency, which made policy ...

Mr. Michael Epley, Chief Architect and Security Strategist, Public Sector, Red Hat

Mr. Luke McCormack, Senior Advisor, Homeland Security & Defense Forum

Mr. Luke McCormack served as CIO for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from December 2013 to January 2017. In that role, he oversaw and coordinated management of the Department’s 22 agencies, and was responsible for always-evolving strategy and execution of enhanced IT management and security initiatives. Mr. McCormack has extensive IT and leadership experience, both inside and outside of DHS, as well as in the public and private sectors. He previously served at the Department of Justice as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Information Resources Management/Chief Information Officer, where ...

Mr. Tom Gann, Chief Public Policy Officer, McAfee

Tom Gann is the Chief Public Policy Officer at McAfee. In this capacity, he manages the U.S. and international advocacy activities and partners with the public relations team to help position McAfee as an industry leader in capitals around the world. Prior to joining McAfee, Gann managed cyber security policy, government relations, alliances, product marketing, and sales functions at Intel, Sun Microsystems, Siebel Systems, and Digimarc. He started his career on Capitol Hill, working as a legislative director and chief of staff to Congressman Tom Campbell. Gann has an MS ...

Suzanne Spaulding, Former Under Secretary, DHS

Suzanne Spaulding is senior adviser for homeland security and director of the Defending Democratic Institutions project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She also served as a member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Previously, she served as under secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where she led the National Protection and Programs Directorate, now called the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, managing a $3 billion budget and a workforce of 18,000, charged with strengthening cybersecurity and protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure, including election infrastructure. She ...

Mr. Bo Swanson, Sales Director, Homeland Region, Dell Technologies

Bo Swanson, is the Sales Director for the Homeland Region of Dell Technologies, Federal. He is responsible for the full portfolio of enterprise systems, software, services, and client solutions. Bo and his team deliver mission critical solutions and emerging technologies across Homeland Security Components. With a decade of sales and management experience, Bo is building a stronger workforce through Dell’s Diversity and Leadership Programs. Bo is an Army Reserves CPT with the Engineering Battalion stationed in Raleigh, NC. He received his bachelor’s degree from Davidson College, N.C. where he played ...

Mr. Brian Tirch, CTO, Homeland Security Division, Microsoft

Brian Tirch has over 20 years of IT experience working in many roles throughout his career. Brian holds a BS degree with a concentration in networking and is pursuing his Masters in Eng. with a concentration in Cyber Policy and Compliance. Brian has been a contributing author and technical editor for several books over the years. Brian holds many industry certifications and spent 4 years as a technical trainer teaching courses like A+, Network+, and the MCSE curriculum. Before joining Microsoft Brian was one of a few hundred people in ...

Mr. Nickolous Ward, CISO, Department of Justice

Mr. Ward leads the Department of Justice cybersecurity program, which supports Components and external agencies with continuous monitoring and diagnostics; security operations and incident response; security architecture; and identity and access management solutions. Previously, he served as CISO for Adient, a global 2000 manufacturer, and as Assistant Director of Security Operations at DOJ. Mr. Ward’s cybersecurity experience also includes eight years of service in the United States Marine Corps ...

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The Evolution of Federal Cybersecurity

June 9, 2021

Fireside Chat

Congressional Fireside Chat

Public sector requires a different security approach