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cATO Working Group Meeting
2024-10-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-02 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.

Artificial Intelligence Working Group
2024-10-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group bi-weekly, Wednesday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

AI and Data Policy Working Group Meeting
2024-10-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-30 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.

Government Workforce Experience Working Group
2024-10-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Government Workforce Experience Working Group bi-weekly, Friday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s, Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Identity Management Working Group
2024-10-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

The Fundamentals of Protecting your Paths to Privilege
2024-10-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
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The Fundamentals of Protecting your Paths to Privilege
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October 24, 2024, 1:30-2:30 PM ET
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The Fundamentals of Protecting your Paths to Privilege
Despite the long standing principles of Least-Privilege and Privilege Access Management (PAM), 90% of organizations experienced at least one identity-related security incident in the past year. Even with the number of security tools in place, attackers are outflanking them through unidentified attack paths. And AI is accelerating and uncovering paths to privilege faster than we’ve ever seen. In this webinar, our panelists will discuss how many organizations still maintain legacy identity platforms and applications, the types of privilege abuse that can (and does) occur and finally the fundamentals for protecting your paths to privilege and why it requires an identity-centric approach.

John Pretz
IT Project Manager, Internal Revenue Service

Natasha Ibrahim
Chief of Products, Maryland Department of Labor, State of Maryland

Ross Foard
ICAM SME, U.S. Department of the Interior

Roman Kulbashny
Security Engineering and Architecture Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Education

Christopher Hills
Chief Security Strategist, BeyondTrust

Moderator: Kiersten Patton
ATARC Consultant

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*** ATARC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Program Level: Overview, no prerequisites required. Advance preparation: none. Delivery Method: Group Internet Based. Field of Study: Information Technology. Registration #140762. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. Refund, cancellation and complaint resolution policy.

Growing Good in Government Working Group
2024-10-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Growing Good in Government Working Group bi-monthly, Thursday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Zero Trust Working Group (Gov)
2024-10-24 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.

DevSecOps Working Group
2024-10-23 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.

SCRM Working Group
2024-10-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-09 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.

Insider Risk Working Group
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-03 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.

Challenges and Approaches: Improving Federal IT Audit Readiness and Outcomes
2024-10-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
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Challenges and Approaches: Improving Federal IT Audit Readiness and Outcomes
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October 10, 2024, 1:30-2:30 PM ET
1 CPE Credit Available for this Event***

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Challenges and Approaches: Improving Federal IT Audit Readiness and Outcomes
Federal agencies have to undergo independent audits to demonstrate compliance with Federal IT audit controls from guidelines such as Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE), Financial Improvement and Readiness Guidance (FIAR), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, as well as other Federal audits and general Federal IT Controls. Agencies often struggle to achieve a state of readiness for these audits in terms of minimizing IT findings, improving FIAR compliance, and gaining an understanding of options for remediation of IT findings resulting from the audit.
This webinar discussion will explore the major challenges that they face in improving their level of readiness for such audits and strategies that have improved their operational posture for these audits to minimize the findings and resulting corrective actions.

Tamara Lilly
Assistant Inspector General, Cybersecurity & IT Audits, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Health & Human Services

Khalid Hasan
Assistant Inspector General, Office of Information Technology, Office of Inspector General, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Charles Mitchell
Director for Cybersecurity, Office of Audit and Evaluation, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Commerce

Anita Goldshine
Cybersecurity Audit Support, Cybersecurity & Privacy Operations Center, Compliance Branch, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Tony Myers-Burton
Director of IT Audit Programs, Electrosoft

Moderator: Kiersten Patton
ATARC Consultant

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*** ATARC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Program Level: Overview, no prerequisites required. Advance preparation: none. Delivery Method: Group Internet Based. Field of Study: Information Technology. Registration #140762. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. Refund, cancellation and complaint resolution policy.

Zero Trust Working Group
2024-10-10 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.

October Cyber Meetup: Sara Lazarus "Enabling Business Growth Through Security"
2024-10-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Dr #114, Ashburn, 20147, United States
October Cyber Meetup: Sara Lazarus “Enabling Business Growth Through Security”

October 8th, 2024, 5:30-7:30 PM ET at Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn, Virginia

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Join us on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, for the next Loudoun Cyber Meetup at Old Ox Brewery, in Ashburn!
We are excited to announce that our featured speaker will be Sara Lazarus, the CISO and Founder of Faded Jeans Technology!
Faded Jeans Technology was founded out of Sara’s passion for delivering high-quality security and IT solutions to businesses of ALL businesses – from large enterprises to startups!
Prior to founding Faded Jeans Technology, Sara was the Head of Trust & Security at Stavvy, and before that she led a 24x7x365 Computer Security Incident Response Team at Salesforce. She’s also previously shared her expertise with Deloitte and the US Department of Defense.
We will create name badges for everyone before the event. Please RSVP for the Meetup here on this site and register with Loudoun Economic Development via this form so we know your full name and organization.
Agenda

5:30 Social hour and networking begins
6:10 Welcome and opening remarks – Loudoun Economic Development
6:15 Featured Speaker, Sara Lazarus, Faded Jeans Technology
6:45 “Open Mic” time (brief audience announcements)
6:50 Networking continues
7:30 Adjourn

September ReviewWe want to thank out September 10th featured speaker, Heather Barnhart, of Cellebrite, who shared ways to keep ourselves and our families safe from online threats!

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Quantum Speaker Series Presents: Scaling Quantum Computers Using Light
2024-10-08 13:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
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Quantum Speaker Series Presents: Scaling Quantum Computers Using Light
October 08, 2024 | 1:30 – 2:00 PM ET

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Christian Weedbrook
Founder & CEO, Xanadu Quantum Technologies

Once fully realized, quantum computers will solve problems we never thought possible. Building a quantum computer with enough power to solve these problems is one of this decade’s biggest technological challenges. Xanadu is taking on this challenge in its mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. Xanadu Founder and CEO Christian Weedbrook talks about his quantum computing journey and outlines Xanadu’s roadmap to 1 million qubits using light.
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ATARC Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development Working Group
2024-10-04 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.

ATARC's Federal Zero Trust Summit
2024-10-03 07:30 - 15:00 | Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
ATARC's Federal Zero Trust Summit
October 3, 2024, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM ET | 11493 Sunset Hills Rd Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190 | 6.0 CPE Credits Available for this Event***

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7:30 AM

Registration | Breakfast

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8:35 AM

Summit Chair

Dr. Amy Hamilton
Faculty Chair, National Defense University

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9:00 AM

Navigating Cyber Threats: A Federal Perspective

Amidst the ever-shifting digital terrain, federal agencies confront a multitude of cyber challenges, necessitating a proactive stance towards resilience. As cyber threats evolve, agencies must continuously adapt their defenses, remaining vigilant against emerging risks and vulnerabilities. Compliance and regulatory frameworks further complicate the landscape, demanding constant policy refinement to uphold standards and safeguard sensitive information.
Effective incident response and crisis management are paramount, enabling swift mitigation of cyber threats to minimize disruption and restore operational integrity. Additionally, investing in cybersecurity infrastructure emerges as a strategic priority, requiring allocation of resources towards bolstering security capabilities, personnel training, and adoption of innovative technologies. In this environment, a holistic approach to cyber resilience is indispensable.
Join us as esteemed federal officials share insights into navigating the complexities of cyber resilience, illuminating key milestones in their journey and offering invaluable best practices for fortifying federal networks in an era of relentless cyber challenges.

Donald Bauer
Chief Technology Officer, Office of Technology Services, Global Talent Management, Executive Office, U.S. Department of State

Nicole Willis
Deputy Chief Information Officer, U.S. National Archives and Records

Shelly Hartsook
Deputy Associate Director, Capacity Building, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Christopher Wild
Zero Trust SME, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Gary Barlet
Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Principal Solutions Architect, Illumio

Moderator: Amber Corrin
Strategic Communications Advisor

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10:25 AM

Strengthening Federal Cybersecurity: Zero Trust and Identity
In today’s cyber threat landscape, safeguarding critical federal assets requires a strategic overhaul. Zero Trust Architecture and identity management are pivotal in bolstering federal cyber defenses. This discussion explores their crucial roles in mitigating evolving cyber risks within the federal landscape.Zero Trust principles advocate for continuous verification of every user, device, and network component, transcending traditional perimeter-based security. By assuming a hostile environment and enforcing strict access controls, ZT minimizes the attack surface, enhancing resilience against all threats. Effective identity management, including multi-factor authentication and least privilege access, is crucial in Zero Trust implementation.

Keegan Mills
Engineering IT & Cyber Technology Lead, Marine Corps Systems Command, U.S. Marine Corps

Landon Van Dyke
Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of State

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

Brandy Sanchez
Zero Trust Initiative Lead, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Timothy Preston
Zero Trust Technical Project Manager, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Brian Dennis
Principal Technologist, Akamai

Moderator: Justin Doubleday
Reporter, Federal News Network

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11:10 AM

Emerging Technology Talk
Utilizing Architectural Principals, we’ve mapped the DoD Zero Trust Activities and Framework to the most basic cybersecurity processes. By doing so we’ve been able to define very granular details to develop a robust set of Zero Trust Solutions.

Roy (Reese) Shirley
Zero Trust Solutions Architect, Electrosoft

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11:30 AM

Special Presentation

Les Call
Director, CIO Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office, U.S. Department of Defense

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11:55 AM

Lunch in the Emerging Technology Showcase

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1:20 PM

Future of Federal Cybersecurity: Zero Trust and AI Integration
In the ongoing battle against cyber threats, the fusion of Zero Trust principles and AI represents a critical frontier for federal cybersecurity. Our experts discuss how the integration of AI technologies can help systematically elevate cyber maturity across government agencies. This includes highlighting and exploring the synergies between ZT and AI to identify their pivotal roles in fortifying defenses against evolving cyber threats.
The integration of AI and ZT fosters a proactive security culture within government agencies, emphasizing the adoption of Zero Trust principles as fundamental to resilience. Through continuous verification of user identities and rigorous enforcement of access controls, ZT architectures reduce the attack surface and bolster defense capabilities. Additionally, AI-driven advancements empower defenders to swiftly detect and respond to threats, enhancing the efficacy of Zero Trust frameworks in protecting vital assets.
Our intention is to delve into the challenges and opportunities of integrating ZT and AI in federal cybersecurity. Panelists will share practical experiences, best practices, and strategies for navigating the complexities of adoption. Join us as we unravel the potential of ZT and AI to bolster federal cybersecurity resilience, securing the nation’s digital infrastructure against emerging threats and ensuring a safer future for all.

Shery Thomas
Cyber Technology Officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Information Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, U.S. Marine Corps

Timothy Amerson
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Information Security, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Social Security Administration

Rudolf Rojas
Cybersecurity Manager, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Kevin Greene
Chief Technology Officer, Public Sector Cybersecurity, OpenText

Moderator: Jason Miller
Executive Editor, Federal News Network

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2:35 PM

Cyber Resilience: Cultivating a Zero Trust Culture
In today’s digital realm, federal agencies grapple with an array of cyber threats, underscoring the need for proactive measures to bolster resilience. As cyber adversaries adapt and multiply, agencies must adopt an agile approach, constantly honing their defenses to thwart emerging risks and vulnerabilities. The complex landscape of compliance further compounds the challenge, necessitating policy evolution to uphold standards and safeguard sensitive data.
The swift and efficient response to cyber incidents is paramount. Timely action enables agencies to swiftly address threats and restore normalcy. Moreover, strategic investments in cybersecurity tools and training are imperative for maintaining robust defenses. This entails allocating resources towards enhanced security measures, staff training initiatives, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies. In an era of rapid change, adopting a comprehensive approach to cyber resilience is indispensable.
Join us as federal experts delve into the nuances of navigating cyber threats, emphasizing the pivotal role of training and cultivating adept leadership in Zero Trust implementation within agencies. They will shed light on the transformative journey and share invaluable best practices for fostering a culture conducive to ZT adoption, both at large and small scales, within federal networks.

Dr. Amy Hamilton
Faculty Chair, National Defense University

Dr. Sean Cortopassi
Division Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, U.S. Department of Defense

Steve Pitcher
Senior Cyber Survivability Analyst, Joint Staff J6, U.S. Department of Defense

Wayne Rodgers
Zero Trust Lead, U.S. Department of Education

Tsvi Korren
Field Chief Technology Officer, Aqua Security

Moderator: Lisbeth Perez
Senior Technology Reporter, MeriTalk

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Zoom for Government enables ATARC remote collaboration opportunities through its cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chats and webinars across all devices. Allowing for individuals from all areas of government, industry and academia to communicate directly.

*** ATARC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Program Level: Overview, no prerequisites required. Advance preparation: none. Delivery Method: Group Live. Field of Study: Information Technology. Registration #140762. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. Refund, cancellation and complaint resolution policy.

What's Lurking in Your Phone: Navigating Security Risks in Mobile Apps
2024-09-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
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What’s Lurking in Your Phone: Navigating Security Risks in Mobile Apps
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September 26, 2024, 1:30-2:30 PM ET
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What’s Lurking in Your Phone: Navigating Security Risks in Mobile Apps
Mobile apps, including the ones on your employees’ smartphones used for work, are a great source of sensitive data and are the newest, largest attack surface. Today’s mobile app ecosystem is riddled with potential security vulnerabilities, and as the evolution from Secure by Design to Secure by Demand suggests, it’s not enough to trust that software was securely developed. Organizations, especially government agencies, need to be proactive in preventing mobile app cyberattacks.
Join ATARC and a panel of experts where they will explore emerging mobile app threats, discuss security risks, and provide practical strategies to protect your organization from data breaches.

Gema Howell
IT Security Engineer, Applied Cybersecurity Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Emily Odom
Cyber Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge, Washington Field Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation

James Goins
Lead Engineer, Enterprise Mobility Management, Marine Corps System Command, U.S. Marine Corps

Calvin Seldon
IT Specialist, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Giovanni Gomez
Program Lead, Mobile Devices, U.S. Department of the Interior (Pending Agency Approval)

Chris Gogoel
Vice President & GM, Public Sector, Quokka

Moderator: Kiersten Patton
ATARC Consultant

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*** ATARC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Program Level: Overview, no prerequisites required. Advance preparation: none. Delivery Method: Group Internet Based. Field of Study: Information Technology. Registration #140762. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. Refund, cancellation and complaint resolution policy.
