Overview

March 3
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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Cybersecurity funding in the public sector is evolving rapidly, and organizations that plan will be best positioned to take advantage of upcoming opportunities. From the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program to E-Rate and other specialized funding streams, organizations have new opportunities to modernize their security posture.

Join experts from Proofpoint and Government Technology for a live discussion on how public sector organizations can make smart, forward-looking cybersecurity investments that align with emerging grant objectives. You’ll also hear how innovative organizations are aligning funding strategies with broader goals around data security, human-centric protection and emerging technologies like agentic AI.

We’ll dive into:
· How to navigate and prioritize key public sector cybersecurity grants
· Strategies for mapping technology solutions to grant program objectives
· Examples of successful grant-backed initiatives across government and education
· What’s next: aligning funding with evolving priorities like data protection and AI readiness

Speakers

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Shana Holt

Senior Solutions Engineer, Proofpoint

Shana (pronounced Shah-nuh) Holt, Senior Solutions Engineer at Proofpoint since 2021, is currently working with the Southeast SLED team. She maintains a working knowledge of all Proofpoint solutions and assesses the technical security needs of her customers. Additionally, she partners with the account managers to present Proofpoint solutions and threat reviews with customers across six (6) of the eleven (11) states in the region. Prior to this role at Proofpoint, Holt retired after 25 years of service from the State of Mississippi as a Technology Security Officer for the Mississippi Development Authority, where she was responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity policy, and management of the cybersecurity operations team. Holt brings her unique experience to Proofpoint, having been an email security customer in the public sector and with hands-on experience using Proofpoint’s solutions.

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Deb 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.

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