Overview

March 31

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, government and educational organizations face unprecedented data security challenges.

Join Government Technology and NetApp for an insightful webinar where we delve into the current data landscape and explore the critical issues impacting these sectors. You’ll hear firsthand from industry leaders about the challenges they have faced, the innovative solutions they are implementing, and how they are gearing up for an even more digital future with AI, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and more.

Our expert speakers will cover key topics including:

Cyber Resilience: Strategies to withstand and recover from cyberattacks.
Data Governance: Best practices for managing data integrity and compliance.
Insider Threats: Identifying and mitigating risks from within the organization.
Getting AI Ready: Preparing your infrastructure and workforce for AI integration.
Zero Trust: Implementing a zero-trust security model to protect sensitive data.

Attendees will also discover how NetApp equips customers with cutting-edge AI-driven solutions and secure storage technology—helping them streamline operations, reduce costs, and boost efficiency.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of data security in the government and education sectors.

Speakers

Matt Lawson

Director for Solution Engineering, NetApp U.S. Public Sector

Matt Lawson is the Director of Technical Specialists for NetApp U.S. Public Sector focusing on State and Local Government, Education, and Healthcare. His areas of expertise include IT Management and Leadership, IT Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, ITSM, disaster recovery and business continuity, enterprise IT, and green data centers. Prior to joining NetApp, Matt spent 20 years in IT management in a Higher Education environment. He is a former CTO for a large state community college system and a former Higher Education VP for Information Technology. Matt is the proud father of seven daughters and one son, and he calls Richmond, Virginia home.

Bob Burwell

Chief Technology Officer, NetApp

Bob Burwell is the CTO for U.S. Public Sector State, Local Government, Education and Healthcare (SLED-H) at NetApp. His responsibilities include setting future technology and product directions for the U.S. Public Sector group and managing key customer relationships. I am an experienced CTO and have been in the IT industry for the last 30 years. I have worked primarily on the Government side of the house with the DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Intelligence Agencies. I now focus on State, Local Government, Education and Healthcare - affectionately known as SLED-H.

Deborah A. Snyder — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Deborah is an accomplished C-level influencer, with a broad range of experience in government, policy, cybersecurity, privacy and information technology. An experienced and highly respected thought leader who has held executive roles for over two decades. She recently retired from her position as New York state’s chief information security officer (CISO) after over 35 years of public service. In that role, as part of New York state’s information technology transformation and consolidation initiative, she helped redesign how the state protects its data. As state CISO, she directed the state’s comprehensive cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance program, providing strategic leadership and vision, and assuring business-aligned, risk-based investments that maximized business opportunity and minimized cybersecurity risk. She also directed the NYS Cyber Command Center, hotline, procedures for reporting and response to cyberthreats, and digital forensics.

Webinar

From AI to Zero Trust: The A-Z of Data Security in Government and Education Organizations