Federal leaders are well aware that cyber attacks are growing in sophistication, while at the same time an increasing number of employees access Federal networks from a growing variety of devices. […]

Cloud and cyber are converging to drive today’s IT modernization conversation. These two critical components of government’s IT agenda are the drivers behind one of the most critical mission objectives: keeping agency data safe.

As applications, data, and everything IT shifts to the cloud, so too does cybersecurity. It’s more than just securing the cloud — it’s about actually using the cloud, and the advanced analytics it enables, to protect organizations. Security models are changing, and the cloud is a pivotal enabler of that change.

Managing cyber risks means fighting a moving target, and bad actors are too often one step ahead. Even as cyber professionals protect systems from malware, phishing, and DoS attacks, new attack vectors including the IoT and AI are emerging. Federal agencies needs a continuous discussion on the evolving defense practices needed to identify vulnerabilities, prepare for changes in cyber attack strategy, and identify fundamental flaws in defense plans.

Join us for a merry evening as we discuss the IT transformation initiatives and efforts that will be at the forefront of the new year’s IT agenda with a happy hour featuring beverages, heavy hors d-oeuvres, and plenty of holiday cheer.

With a continued focus on IT reform, the latest White House modernization report calls for increased priority around the Department of Homeland Security’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program and other cyber initiatives.  Now in its fourth year, the CDM program offers real-time visibility into network vulnerabilities – and continues to evolve as agencies transform their aging systems. 

Cyber sabotage, ransomware, and denial of service attacks are on the rise, while AI, IoT, and cloud are changing the tech landscape. How do we find clarity in this ever-growing complexity? Complex challenges call for bold solutions. Join the best and brightest cyber minds at the 2017 Symantec Government Symposium, where we’ll tackle these critical issues together.

Cyber Security Operations Centers (CSOCs) are at the core of agencies’ response to cyber threats. CSOCs perform critical functions spanning the incident management lifecycle – operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. While the efficacy continues to increase, CSOCs are unable to keep pace with the expansion and evolution of sophisticated cyber-attacks.

Government’s interest in cloud-based, SaaS security solutions is growing as IT modernization priorities expand. More automated security monitoring and real-time analytics are critical to improving agencies cyber security posture – but concern over security applications living in the cloud and uncertainties over ownership have deterred greater adoption across the government.

Join us at GovProtect17 on June 21 for a one-day, collaborative discussion on how agencies can gain actionable insight into the increasingly complex security risks facing a modern government.