Government Cybersecurity Showcase Virginia

Agenda

Thu 10 Apr 2025

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8:10AM

Registration and Networking Coffee

8:10 AM - 8:40 AM (30 mins)

8:40AM

Welcome from the Public Sector Network

8:40 AM - 8:50 AM (10 mins)

8:50AM

Welcome from the Chair

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM (10 mins)

9:00AM
Keynote

The Future of Secure Data and Revolutionary Encryption Technologies

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM (20 mins)

9:40AM
Industry Insights

Doing More With Less Tools To Secure Public Cloud Infrastructure

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)

10:00AM
Keynote

Advanced Solutions for Safeguarding Infrastructure and Data in a Connected World

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (20 mins)

10:20AM
Industry Insights

The Future of Security Operations

10:20 AM - 10:40 AM (20 mins)

10:40AM

Morning Coffee and Networking Break

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM (20 mins)

11:00AM
Roundtables

Concurrent Roundtables: An interactive opportunity to collaborate

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (60 mins)

12:00PM
Panel discussion

Navigating the New Battlefield of Cyberwarfare

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)

  • What specific steps can government officials take to enhance the cybersecurity infrastructure within state agencies to protect sensitive data and services?
  • How can inter-agency collaboration be improved to ensure a unified response to cyber incidents across Virginia's governmental landscape?
  • What resources or training programs should be prioritized for government officials to effectively manage cybersecurity risks and enhance their understanding of cyber warfare?
  • In what ways can the government foster stronger partnerships with the private sector to bolster the state’s cyber resilience and share critical threat intelligence?
  • How can government officials effectively communicate and promote cybersecurity awareness among constituents, ensuring they understand their role in safeguarding against cyber threats?

Chris Burroughs
Director Data Protection and Governance, Commonwealth of Virginia
Stephanie Williams-Hayes
Chief Information Security Officer, Bureau of Strategic Governance, Information Security Office, Virginia State Police
Diane Carnohan
Chief Information Security Officer, Virginia Department of Education
12:30PM
Keynote

Canadian Cybersecurity Innovations on the Global Stage: Lessons and Collaborative Models for a Secure Digital Future

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)

  • What key cybersecurity innovations has the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security developed, and how are these shaping Canada’s digital resilience?
  • What collaborative models does Canada use to engage with international allies on cybersecurity, and how effective have they been?
  • How does Canada balance national cybersecurity needs with global partnerships, especially when addressing cross-border cyber threats?
  • What insights can Canadian cybersecurity policy offer other nations seeking to strengthen public-private sector collaboration?
  • What emerging cybersecurity trends does the Centre foresee, and how is Canada preparing for these within a global context?
12:50PM

Closing Remarks from Chair

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM (20 mins)

1:10AM

Networking Lunch

1:10 AM - 2:10 AM (60 mins)

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