Overview

August 31

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Today’s sophisticated threat environment targets end users by duplicating the relevant content they’re used to interacting with or interested in learning about. With email scams taking advantage of everyday requests and current events, these attacks are no longer obvious examples of malicious activity.

Increased visibility into an environment is necessary for local and state governments to efficiently protect their systems. These insights empower agencies to become proactive when it comes to their security posture by recognizing what types of data are being targeted and what methods of attack might be able to reach that critical information.

To discover how visibility and insights can help agencies limit their risks, join industry experts for a free webinar at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern on August 31. Hosted by Government Technology and Proofpoint, this session will dive deep into:

  • What email security means in a Zero-Trust environment
  • Evolving threat trends that governments must pay attention to
  • Top security concerns as identified by survey results

Speakers

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Daniel J. Lohrmann

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Daniel J. Lohrmann is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist, keynote speaker and author. He led Michigan government’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams from May 2002 to August 2014, including as enterprise-wide chief security officer (CSO), chief technology officer (CTO) and chief information security officer (CISO). During his distinguished career, he has served both the public and private sectors in a variety of executive leadership capacities including advising senior leaders at the White House, National Governors Association (NGA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Throughout his career he has received numerous national awards including CSO of the Year, Public Official of the Year and Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader.

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Ryan Witt

Senior Director, Industry Solution Group, Proofpoint

Ryan is responsible for the solutions and strategy for the company’s focused industries. He is also one of Proofpoint’s Resident CISOs and Chairs the company Healthcare Customer Advisory Board. Ryan is a recognized cyber security executive and a frequent speaker at many industry events. Previously, Ryan was the healthcare leader for Fortinet and Juniper Networks where he also was the Chair for their respective Healthcare Customer Advisory Boards. Ryan is a graduate of San Jose State University and lives in Silicon Valley.

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Deborah 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. She holds multiple industry certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); SANS Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) Global Information Assurance Certification; and Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

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