Public Sector Tech Talk E14: Impact of the Cybersecurity Executive Order

Event Overview

The Cybersecurity Executive Order (EO) allows cross-industry business leaders the opportunity to gain insights into new and emerging online threats and learn how to protect valuable data, master response strategies, and insure an adequate recovery procedure. For companies currently working with federal agencies and those that wish to engage with the government market, this Executive Order brings uniformity and modernization to cybersecurity. Join WWT and FireEye as they discuss this changing landscape and how it could affect you.

Featured Speakers

Stacy O'Mara

FireEye, Inc.

Director of Government Affairs

Ms. O'Mara advocates for federal funding and policy to directly support the company's programs and initiatives. On behalf of FireEye, she serves as a trusted advisor, working with policymakers on a broad range of cyber security issues, such as ransomware, U.S. defense in response to foreign hacking, and U.S. posture in cyberspace. Prior to FireEye, Ms. O'Mara performed a variety of congressional, policy and public relations functions in the areas of Cybersecurity, Homeland Security and Defense.

Bob Costello

World Wide Technology

Public Sector Civilian Strategic Advisor

Bob engages with federal government customers to identify and solve their most complex challenges with innovative solutions that meet their needs and serve their mission. He is a proven federal IT leader, overseeing initiatives involving cybersecurity, agile software development, cloud migration, network engineering, mobility, data centers, and other cutting-edge technology in support of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) mission-critical areas.

Ron Bushar

FireEye, Inc.

Sr. Vice President & CTO – Government Solutions

Mr. Bushar is a seasoned, highly effective, and innovative cyber security leader with over 20 years of experience in cyber defense operations, cybersecurity consulting, and incident response services. Mr. Bushar leads a global team of cyber experts who deliver FireEye's unique platform of innovative security program capabilities and solutions to protect critical missions, infrastructure, and national security interests worldwide.

Goals and Objectives

After viewing this episode, you will understand how President Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order will affect you, where the world of cybersecurity is headed and what steps you can take to comply with these new standards.

Who should attend?

Public sector IT professionals looking to learn about emerging technologies and drivers shaping the future of government. This series is geared towards those that are developing and executing solutions that address the unique challenges faced by government agencies. In this case, a focus on the Cybersecurity Executive Order.