Overview

July 10
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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With legacy infrastructure, rising threats and a short-staffed IT workforce, modernizing your technology can feel like a slow grind. Whether you're tackling outdated applications or bracing for the next DDoS attempt, the tools you use should help you move faster with less effort and keep you prepared for the technology trends of the future.

This webinar explores how a platform-based approach can help public sector IT leaders cut complexity, reduce risk and stay a step ahead of what’s coming — without burning out your team.

 What you’ll learn:

  • Why Zero-Trust security, enterprisewide coordination and automation are critical for managing modern threats
  • How a unified platform can help your team respond more effectively to incidents and streamline modernization efforts
  • What you can do today to prepare for AI-powered threats and future shifts like quantum computing

Speakers

 

Daniel Nuñez

Chief Information Security Officer at New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS)

Daniel Nuñez is a well accomplished Chief Information Security Officer who has served as the head of Information Security for several organizations. In his most recent role, he served as the CISO of New York City’s Department of Information Technology. Prior to that, he developed the Information Security Program (ISP) for the largest healthcare organization in New York City. In addition, he developed the ISP and SEC ARP compliant policies for Direct Edge – the world’s 3rd largest stock exchange. Prior to Direct Edge, Mr. Nuñez served as the Vice President of Information Security at Premiere Global Services (PGI), where he was responsible for overseeing a global Information Security Program in line with Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI, SAS 70, HIPAA, and Safe Harbor. Mr. Nuñez has over 36 years of experience in a variety of Information Technology disciplines spanning a diverse array of industries including financial services, education, application services, government, telecommunications, and healthcare. He began his career as a network engineer and has held a number of leadership positions ranging from risk management to security consulting to systems integration and enterprise architecture. Daniel is an active member of the ISSA, ISACA, Computer Security Institute, and InfraGard security organizations. He currently holds the CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, Qualified PCI security professional, CEH, C|CISO, and ITIL foundation certifications. Dan delivers results with a pragmatic approach and evangelizes the good message of Information Security to his colleagues and friends whenever presented with the opportunity. He especially enjoys mentoring individuals who have an interest in the field.

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Dan Kent

Chief Technology Officer Public Sector Cloudflare

Mr. Kent is a Field CTO for Cloudflare, where he helps customers with technology strategies, emerging technologies and IT modernization. Prior to Cloudflare, Mr. Kent has held several CTO positions overseeing technology strategy, product and development, and professional services. Mr. Kent is a recognized leader in the fields of cloud computing and cybersecurity, having led Cisco’s public sector journey for over a decade in both areas. As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Idemia and Red River Technologies, he led organizational transformations to support modernizing development and cloud migration while integrating Dev/Sec/Ops.

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Curtis M. Wood — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Curtis M. Wood is a distinguished professional renowned for his exceptional leadership and innovative approach in the field of technology and public administration. With a career span of over four decades, he has made significant contributions to the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that have transformed organizations and improved service delivery. In the public sector, Curtis most recently served as the Technology and Security Cabinet Secretary and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2018-2023. In this role, he was instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive IT strategies that enhanced operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and public engagement. His leadership was pivotal in modernizing legacy systems, adopting cloud computing, and fostering a culture of innovation within government entities.

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