Overview

January 23

As government IT environments grow more complex and attackers become more sophisticated, maintaining a consistent security posture across diverse networks, clouds, and endpoints is more challenging—and more important—than ever.

Unfortunately, legacy firewalls and traditional approaches simply lack the flexibility, scalability, and visibility required to meet these evolving threats.

Join Government Technology and Cisco to explore how modern security solutions are eliminating weak links and giving agencies the tools to respond rapidly to threats while simplifying the security landscape. You'll hear from industry experts on practical approaches to unify and modernize security frameworks, allowing your agency to stay ahead of cyber threats and ensure seamless, secure access for remote and in-office employees alike.

Attendees will:

Discover practical steps for consolidating outdated security solutions into a unified, more efficient framework.
Learn how advanced technologies like Zero Trust, AI-driven threat detection, and centralized management provide deeper visibility and stronger control.
Gain insights into real-world strategies to simplify security administration while achieving compliance with federal standards.

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Speakers

Deepak Sharma

Leader, Technical Marketing, Cisco

Deepak is a seasoned cyber security expert with over two decades of experience across diverse verticals, specializing in product management, implementation, technical alliances, and scalable system design. Currently serving as Sr. Manager of Technical Marketing in Cisco's Security Business Group, leading a global team to innovate next-generation technologies with a Zero Trust approach. Proven track record in strategic vision and execution, fostering growth and business transformation, and enhancing security portfolios to align with industry trends. Skilled in designing secure network solutions and implementing security measures across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Dedicated to inspiring and developing senior technical talent and delivering superior solutions for complex business challenges.

Deborah A. 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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