Overview

June 9
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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As cyber threats continue to evolve and agencies are asked to streamline operations, public-sector IT leaders can no longer afford gaps between security frameworks and workforce modernization.

While moving workloads to the cloud unlocks new efficiencies, it also introduces unique security challenges that must be addressed. In the past, agencies were often forced to compromise—sacrificing performance, visibility, or security to prioritize other needs. Today, FedRAMP and StateRAMP guidance is helping organizations transform their approach, enabling stronger security without limiting productivity.

In this live webinar, we’ll explore how organizations can strengthen their security posture while improving visibility, workforce scheduling and performance with FedRAMP and StateRAMP compliance. Agencies no longer must undercut either their security or their productivity.

Key Topics Include:

  • The growing importance of FedRAMP and StateRAMP in state and local IT environments
  • Key considerations for modernizing workforce management
  • Streamlining operations through cloud adoption
  • How cloud-based solutions can support compliance while enabling agility
  • Practical strategies to align workforce operations with broader IT and security priorities

Whether you are just beginning your FedRAMP journey or refining an existing approach, this discussion will provide a strong strategic foundation to help guide your next steps. Attendees will also receive a complimentary certificate of attendance.

Speakers

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Scott Smith

Chief Deputy Controller for the State Controller of Idaho

Scott Smith is the Chief Deputy Controller for the State Controller of Idaho, Brandon D Woolf. He manages the office’s constitutional duties of statewide payroll, statewide accounting, the office’s full IT operations and development teams, and work regarding the state land board, statewide transparency, and enterprise data analytics programs. A native Idahoan, Scott is a combat veteran with over 24 years of service in the US Air Force serving in variety of financial and leadership roles such as Chief Cost Analyst, Budget Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Comptroller. Scott earned a Master Degree in Cost Analysis from the Air Force Institute of Technology and Master Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.

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Brianna Zink

Sr. Director Product Strategy, Workforce Management, Services Industry, Infor

Brianna Zink is a Senior Director of Product Strategy at Infor, based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Her career began in healthcare where she worked in a variety of settings as a Registered Nurse, and she completed her master’s degree in nursing in 2018. For the past 8 years, she has been focused on Workforce Management technology in complex settings, such as healthcare and public sector, helping organizations strategically schedule and staff to meet demands while also providing flexibility and control to the employees to improve employee satisfaction and retention.

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Bob Benstead

Director-Public Sector and Utilities, Infor

Bob is currently Industry Director for Infor’s Public Sector and Utility industries. His duties include strategic industry planning, partner management, and global business development. He has been in the government and utility software business for over 20 years and has held several executive roles including managing all sales and delivery related operations for various government software products. He has over 25 years of experience in government operations such as utility management, regulatory compliance, infrastructure management, citizen relations. Bob is currently a member of the CLEAR, AWWA, APWA, IAM organizations, and has been a guest lecturer for the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Engineering Professional Development Program and Colorado State University Food Science.

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Deborah A. Snyder — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Deb is an accomplished C-level executive, influencer and educator who has dedicated her career to improving state and local government services through policy and technology innovation. She has a broad range of experience in government programs, policy, cybersecurity, privacy and information technology. She formerly served as New York state’s chief information security officer, where she led the state’s cybersecurity programs and directed the NYS Cyber Command Center. She works with organizations and universities to strategically strengthen cybersecurity programs, defenses and preparedness, and to create and inspire the next generation of cyber leaders.