Overview

February 26

In today's complex cyberthreat landscape, particularly within public sector IT environments, overlooking even one digital layer can expose your network to unexpected vulnerabilities. Without a full view of every asset and connection in your digital domain, you're essentially flying blind.

Join Government Technology and ExtraHop Networks for a live webinar where a panel of seasoned technology leaders will walk you through achieving a full-spectrum view of your network. They’ll cover everything from mitigating insider threats to precisely pinpointing where patching or repairs are needed. This session is all about empowering you to bolster your defenses, make informed decisions and fine-tune resource allocation.

Here's what you'll learn:

How to uncover your complete network landscape: Get a clear view of every asset and connection, supported by a detailed record of past activity, so you truly understand your infrastructure.
Early detection techniques: Discover practical methods to spot subtle shifts and potential risks, enabling you to address issues before they escalate.
How to optimize resource allocation: Learn to use comprehensive network data to schedule patching effectively, cut unnecessary expenditures, and manage resources more efficiently.

Speakers

Sarah Cleveland

Senior Strategic Advisor, Public Sector, ExtraHop

Sarah Cleveland has over 26 years in the Air Force as a career Cyber Officer. Retiring as a Colonel, her last position was Commander, 709th Support Group, Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. In this position Sarah led 4 squadrons and 6 detachments in the United States, Europe and Asia responsible for providing cyber operations, agile software maintenance, configuration management, logistics, supply, central repair, remote sensor maintenance, personnel, facility, emergency management and postal supporting the global nuclear mission. Responsible for global infrastructure valued at over $1.6 Billion, executing a budget of $24.4 million and the maintenance of 14 networks focused on preserving global nuclear mission capabilities. Additionally, she was responsible for the 14,000 Airmen who operated and sustained the U.S. Atomic Energy Detection System, enabling the global treaty monitoring mission to support high-level national and Department of Defense agency customers. Sarah’s other operational experience includes combat operations in Iraq, airfield suitability surveys in Afghanistan, and other bare base communications in undisclosed areas in the Middle East as well as training Colombian and Polish Special Operations Forces in cyber tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). Sarah retired from the Air Force in 2023 and is now the Senior Executive Strategic Advisor focused on the Department of Defense for ExtraHop.

Robert (Rob) Mathieson

Director, Public Sector Sales Engineering, ExtraHop

Rob is a seasoned IT security practitioner, having served a variety of roles throughout his 25+ years in the industry. He has held roles as an active duty US Marine, a government civilian, a defense contractor, an IT consultant, a red team member, an incident responder, a sales engineer, and most recently, the director of public sector sales engineering for ExtraHop. His background began in local area networking and has evolved over the years to encompass behavioral analytics, incident response and recovery, digital forensics, network traffic analysis (NTA), and of course network detection and response (NDR). Rob’s multifaceted background and experiences, combined with his direct support for the public sector over the last 20 years, brings a unique and informed perspective to discussions surrounding IT security and the technologies that enable organizations to stay in control of their cyber risk postures. Rob holds a number of security related certifications including: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and EC Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA).

William (Bill) Rials, Ph.D. — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

William (Bill) Rials, Ph.D., is a professor and associate director (department chair) of the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement IT and Cybersecurity Program, where he focuses on continually delivering and updating the program curriculum based on innovative and emerging technologies. Before transitioning to academia and higher education, he had a diverse gov tech career delivering value to state agencies, local governments, and law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Mississippi. He has served in CIO, CTO, and CISO roles for local governments and also in various leadership positions within the state of Mississippi’s IT organization as a deputy to the state CIO. Dr. Rials holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Belhaven University, a master’s degree in computer information systems and cybersecurity from Missouri State University, as well as a Ph.D. in higher education administration and public administration from Jackson State University. His dissertation research involved the critical factors that affect the adoption of cloud services within the public sector. He is a noted expert in the IT and cybersecurity space and is frequently quoted by national media outlets. He is also a frequent contributor to national IT government organizations such as NASTD and NASCIO.

Webinar

Unmasking Hidden Risks: The Value of Comprehensive Network Visibility