Overview

April 16

We're in an era of unprecedented digital interconnectedness. This new connected landscape has helped governments make major advances in service delivery and constituent experiences; it's also shined light on a clear need for comprehensive cybersecurity preparedness.

According to the latest study from the National Association of State CIOs, 50% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) report outdated technology as their biggest hurdle in addressing cybersecurity concerns. Nearly 70% of state CISOs rate the maturity of their data management governance as in the beginning stages, and over 60% of CISOs report gaps in staff competencies as a major barrier to addressing cybersecurity challenges. These statistics paint a concerning picture, but there are actionable strategies agencies can implement to safeguard against cyber threats and ensure operational continuity.

Join Government Technology and Hitachi for a webinar where our panel of industry experts will discuss proactive steps state and local governments can take towards enhancing operational resilience.

Save the Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET

What We'll Discuss:

Understanding Cyberattack Impact: Learn how cyber threats affect state and local governments and discover critical steps to strengthen defenses.
Preparing for and Recovering from Cyberattacks: Explore actionable strategies to prepare for and recover from cyber incidents, minimizing disruption to services.
Assessing Cybersecurity Posture: Gain insights into assessing your organization's cybersecurity, empowering you to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance resilience.

Speakers

Jeff Lundberg

Principal Product Marketing, Hitachi Vantara

With a 25-year IT data storage and protection career, Jeff has honed his expertise through diverse roles in the industry like Hitachi Vantara, Veritas, Hewlett Packard, and Amazon Web Services. His extensive background encompasses many areas, including object storage, cloud technologies, regulatory compliance, data protection, cyber resilience, information lifecycle management, and file services. Jeff's wealth of experience uniquely positions him as a seasoned authority in the ever-evolving data management and security landscape.

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.

Webinar

Securing State and Local Governments: Building Cyber Resilience