Overview

June 22

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Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) has transformed cybersecurity in recent years, allowing governments to provide access to vital applications from the office, from home, from the field or anywhere else.

But ZTNA is not enough. In today’s ongoing perimeter-less environment, state and local agencies must do more to ensure network security, safeguard government data and protect sensitive constituent information.

ZTNA 2.0 is the next generation of access management and network security. But embracing this new framework can be a heavy lift for public sector IT teams constrained by limited resources and staffing challenges.

That’s where managed services can play a vital role – They help relieve the burden on in-house technology teams and make new cybersecurity capabilities a reality.

On June 22, join us as we explore the key aspects of ZTNA 2.0 – what it means, how it works and how agencies can leverage managed security services to make ZTNA 2.0 a reality.

We’ll cover topics including:

  • The 5 pillars of ZTNA 2.0
  • Insights and tips for deployment and maintenance
  • What questions you should be asking managed service partners about ZTNA 2.0

Speakers

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Mark Weatherford — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government and former CISO, State of California

Mark Weatherford is a globally recognized information security professional with experience at some of the world’s largest public- and private-sector organizations. He was appointed as the first deputy under secretary for cybersecurity at DHS in the Obama administration and was chief information security officer for the state of Colorado and for the state of California under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Carlos Valarezo

North America SASE Sales Leader - US Public Sector, Palo Alto Networks

Carlos Valarezo is the SASE Sales Specialist leader for Palo Alto Networks US Public Sector organization. Carlos has been in the Cybersecurity industry for 17+ years and has been closely aligned with Public Sector customers for 14+ years. Carlos specializes in solving complex business problems with Cloud and SaaS adoption, in the areas of Threat Protection, Data Security and Application Governance, that impact Public Service, Government and Education Constituents.

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Paul Gilbert

Head of Public Sector Product, AT&T Cybersecurity

With over 23 years of experience in the Cybersecurity and Network industry, Paul boasts a proven record of developing and integrating secure technology and business solutions. Throughout his career, Paul has held various key leadership positions in Cybersecurity and Network Operations, Customer Service/Support, and Product Development/Marketing. Currently, he is dedicated to creating, delivering, and maintaining top-tier security technology solutions and services, ensuring meaningful network security outcomes for Public Sector clients. Before joining AT&T, Paul proudly served for six years in the United States Navy Submarine Force.