Overview

August 26

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Around-the-clock threats call for around-the-clock coverage.

When a cyber breach hits at 2:17 a.m., delayed response isn't just costly—it’s dangerous. Understanding how today’s adversaries operate, and where they’re gaining ground, is critical for any team tasked with protecting IT systems.

Join Government Technology and Sophos for a webinar where frontline cyber responders walk through key findings from real cyber-attacks. You’ll hear what’s happening on the ground—from initial access to containment—and why some organizations are better equipped to respond quickly and effectively.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • What a 141% spike in remote ransomware says about the tactics threat actors are favoring now
  • How attackers are using built-in tools to move quietly through networks—and what that means for visibility and detection
  • Why agencies with 24/7 threat detection and response are minimizing damage and recovering faster—without overhauling their entire stack

Speakers

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Austin Cloward

Senior Sales Engineer, Sophos

Austin Cloward is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Sophos, where he helps organizations build and strengthen their security operations. With a background in IT and cybersecurity, he also supports the Sophos Emergency Incident Response team, guiding customers through active incidents. Austin began his career as a Systems Administrator and later served as IT Manager at Riley Blake Designs, gaining hands-on experience across the IT spectrum. He holds a B.S. in Cybersecurity from Brigham Young University and continues to pursue advanced certifications. Outside of work, Austin enjoys camping in the Rocky Mountains with his wife and four kids.

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Dan Lohrmann — Moderator

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.