Overview

August 5
10AM PT, 1PM ET

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As generative AI becomes part of everyday work, state and local agencies must balance innovation with responsible governance. Employees are increasingly using AI-powered collaboration and productivity tools — sometimes outside approved channels — creating new risks for sensitive data and public trust.

Join GovTech and Proofpoint to explore practical strategies for governing AI while enabling employees to work more effectively. In this live session, our speakers will cover:

  • Building an AI governance strategy that supports innovation and security.
  • Identifying and reducing risks from shadow AI and unsanctioned tools.
  • Strengthening protections against insider-driven data loss.
  • Establishing guardrails for secure AI-enabled collaboration.

Whether you're developing your first AI governance framework or strengthening existing controls, you'll leave with actionable insights for enabling AI securely across your organization. Join us to receive a complimentary certificate of attendance!

Speakers

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Linfei Gu

Enterprise Security Advisor, Proofpoint

As a former cybersecurity consultant, Linfei has 10+ years of experience solving cybersecurity challenges in various industries. She has helped organizations develop data security strategies, architect and implement data security solutions, and build data security programs. In recent years, she has also expanded her focus to help organizations conduct AI risk reviews, perform AI readiness assessments, and develop strategies to securely adopt AI technologies.

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Deb Snyder — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Deborah is an executive strategist and advisor on cybersecurity, risk, and digital government, and a nationally recognized thought leader in advancing secure, resilient public sector transformation. With more than 35 years of public service and executive leadership experience, she is known for bridging business strategy and cybersecurity to drive innovation, strengthen governance, and deliver mission-focused outcomes.

Deborah previously served as Chief Information Security Officer for the State of New York, where she led one of the nation’s most comprehensive cybersecurity programs. She played a key role in the state’s IT transformation and consolidation efforts, helping modernize how services are delivered while strengthening policy and protections for critical infrastructure and sensitive data. She also directed the New York State Cyber Command Center, overseeing state incident response and digital forensics.

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