Overview

November 19
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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The sophistication, scale and speed of fraud schemes present an unprecedented challenge for state and local governments. As agencies rapidly expand digital services and streamline benefit distribution, fraudsters are exploiting data gaps, outdated systems and fragmented operational visibility.

The good news is that AI is emerging as a powerful tool in this fight.

Join us for a practical and timely discussion on how state and local governments are leveraging AI-powered analytics to proactively detect anomalies, flag suspicious activity early and respond to threats in real time. This is the first entry of a three-part Insight Session series exploring AI's transformative impact on government operations. 

You'll learn:

  • Why fraud detection is increasingly complex
  • How agencies can achieve comprehensive visibility across siloed systems
  • Strategies for integrating automation and behavioral insights into existing workflows
  • Actionable steps to prioritize high-risk areas, streamline investigations and optimize data for decision-making

Speakers

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Deb Snyder

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.

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Sean McSpaden — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government.

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