Name: Massachusetts Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit 2025
Start: 2025-10-30T08:00
Location: DCU Center

Overview

The Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit focuses on addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the public sector. The event brings together government leaders and IT security professionals to discuss strategies for safeguarding sensitive information, enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure, and staying ahead of evolving threats. Attendees can expect expert insights, collaborative discussions, and practical solutions tailored to the needs of public sector organizations.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

After a successful inaugural Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit last fall, we’ve expanded to a larger facility to accommodate the incredible interest for sharing best practices and learning. Building cyber resiliency includes building relationships across levels of government and with industry partners. Look forward to seeing you in Worcester with another great line-up of speakers.

– Jason Snyder, Secretary, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, and Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Speakers

Bryce Austin

CEO, TCE Strategy

Bryce Austin started his technology career on a Commodore 64 computer and a cassette tape drive. Today he is a leading voice on technology and cybersecurity. Bryce holds a CISM certification, advises the boards of companies in a diverse array of industries, and has over 20 years of cybersecurity leadership experience. He is the named CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) for many companies, including one listed on the S&P 500.
Bryce speaks to audiences worldwide on how to stay safe from cybercriminals. The #1 goal of his presentation is for you to learn how to bring your cybersecurity risk to a level that is Secure Enough for you. His best-selling book is titled Secure Enough? 20 Questions on Cybersecurity for Business Owners and Executives.
In his free time, Bryce is a high-speed track driver and coach. He has driven cars from a 65 horsepower Mini Cooper to a 650 horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo. He has had over 100 students, none of whom have died while under his instruction.

Don Chamberlain

Chief Operating Officer & Assistant Secretary for Security and Operations, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Don Chamberlain is the Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Secretary for Security and Operations at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security. In this role, he leads IT operations and security, driving modernization and unification across cloud hosting, end-user services, networks, telecommunications, and cybersecurity.
With nearly 20 years of public sector experience, Don has held multiple leadership roles focused on service management, operations, and cybersecurity. He has led major initiatives to modernize IT service delivery, champion a customer-first, service-oriented culture, and implement enterprise-wide strategies for networks, cybersecurity operations, and end-user computing. Don also played a pivotal role in establishing the Commonwealth’s Cloud Operating Model, aligning operations, engineering, and architecture teams to accelerate cloud adoption and improve service agility. He is known for building high-performing teams and delivering world-class operational support, with a strategic approach that emphasizes understanding customer needs, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.

Jason Snyder

Secretary of Technology, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jason Snyder is the Secretary and Commonwealth CIO of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security. He was previously the Chief Technology Officer at Harvard University. He has more than 30 years of information technology experience in government, higher education and the private sector.
He has worked at Harvard for almost ten years, as a Program Director for Identity & Access Management, as Managing Director of Architecture and Engineering, and as Chief Technology Officer since 2015. He served as Chief Technology Officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the duration of Governor Patrick’s tenure, and prior to that spent 13 years in the private sector at CSC Consulting Group. He's a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and lives in Reading.

Eric D. Batista

City Manager, City of Worcester

Eric D. Batista has served as City Manager since December of 2022 and has worked in municipal government for over a decade in project management, operations, and urban innovation.
During his tenure, City Manager Batista has led Worcester through a time of unprecedented growth, working to ensure opportunity remains available to everyone in the city, regardless of their background or situation in life. Under his leadership, Worcester has expanded its employment base; grown its stock of affordable housing; elevated diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; and prioritized public health and safety.
City Manager Batista attended Worcester Public Schools and earned a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and an MBA from Assumption College. He currently lives in Worcester with his wife and young children.

Matt Boyle

Senior Manager, Incident Response, Google Public Sector

Matt specializes in managing the full lifecycle of major cyber security incidents and brings over 20 years of dedicated cyber security leadership and hands-on operational experience. His expertise includes successfully leading and managing high-stakes incident response engagements for US Federal, State, and Local Government organizations, as well as Fortune 500 companies facing targeted threat actors.

Bill Carter

Public Sector Cybersecurity Strategist, Fortinet

Bill Carter is a dynamic cybersecurity leader with a passion for securing the digital world and educating others on the evolving threat landscape. Currently serving as a public sector cybersecurity strategist at Fortinet, Bill previously protected Ohio’s 12 million citizens as the Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Commerce and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for the State, overseeing security strategies across 80+ agencies.
With a career spanning additional roles as Field CTO, Senior Systems Engineer, and Technical Consultant, he brings deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, infrastructure, and risk management.
A hands-on technologist and sought-after public speaker, Bill holds a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, SecurityX, and all MITRE credentials. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity, and an active member of the Ohio Cyber Reserve and the FBI’s InfraGard. Beyond his professional pursuits, Bill is dedicated to philanthropy in serving as CEO for an80,000-person strong non-profit organization.

Chris Daggett

Director of Managed Services and Security, HubTech

Chris is a highly skilled technology professional with over 20 years of IT experience. He leads a successful Managed Services and Security program at HUB Tech, which has become one of the top programs in the country. HUB’s program focuses on keeping customers Connected, Managed, and Secured. Before joining HUB, Chris spent most of his career in the enterprise space, primarily in the financial sector, where he held various roles from solution architect to technology risk manager.

Max Fathy

Senior Program Manager for Cybersecurity Innovation, MassCyberCenter

Max Fathy manages MassCyberCenter programs focused on providing cybersecurity support to under resourced organizations while building the cybersecurity talent pipeline in Massachusetts. His work includes overseeing the MassCyberCenter’s grant programs as well as the Commonwealth Security Operations Center and Cyber Range Initiative, the Cybersecurity Mentorship Program, and the Cybersecurity Training and Education Working Group.

Jenny Hedderman

Assistant Comptroller for Statewide Risk Management and Compliance, Office of the Comptroller, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jenny W. Hedderman Esq. is Assistant Comptroller for Statewide Risk Management and Compliance in the Massachusetts Office of the Comptroller. Attorney Hedderman specializes in compliance, internal controls, and risk management in the areas of statewide accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and statewide financial audits for 156 state agencies. Her current focus is developing the Comptroller’s Statewide Risk Management and Compliance program, including internal controls, security access management and cybersecurity awareness to reduce cyber incidents, and foster clarity, integrity and accountability for Commonwealth resources. Recent projects include the CTR Compliance Corner and CTR Cyber (macomptroller.org) that provide state agencies with resources to improve financial responsibility and protect data and assets. Attorney Hedderman is Chair and Comptroller Designee of the State Records Conservation Board, the Board Secretary to the Essex Co-Operative Farming Association, as well as Adjunct Professor in Law for the Business Manager at Endicott College, and Adjunct Professor for Cybersecurity and Privacy for the Graduate Program in Tax, Banking & Financial Law at Boston University School of Law.

Steve Mirarchi

Assistant Director, SOC, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Stephen Mirarchi is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a unique blend of leadership skills, business acumen, and a proven ability to transform information into actionable strategies. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Security Operations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, he drives continuous improvement in the state’s cybersecurity posture.
Stephen joined the Commonwealth after 26 years with Fidelity Investments, where he built his expertise in strategy and planning, portfolio and program management, agile product management, and process optimization.
Stephen is committed to building high-performing teams through a culture of continuous learning, customer focus, adaptability, embracing innovation, and talent development. His leadership is characterized by intuitive collaboration with diverse stakeholder groups, delivering optimal solutions, and driving high-impact results.

Lt. Col. Karmin Ng

Defensive Cyber Operations Team Chief and Director, Cyber Operations – MA, Executive Office of Public Safety, MA National Guard

John Petrozzelli

Director, MassCyberCenter

John began his career as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force in 1998 and served in the Republic of Korea in 1999. In September 2001, while supporting C-17 missions, he deployed to Sicily to support forward operating bases during the initial phases of the US war in Afghanistan. He then deployed to Germany to provide intelligence for C-17 missions delivering humanitarian airdrops to starving Afghans.  John entered duty with the FBI as an Intelligence Analyst in 2004, where he assisted in the creation of the Connecticut Intelligence Center Fusion Center and with the FBI InfraGard public outreach program. While in New Haven, he also led the analytic review of computer hard drives related to the Babar Ahmad/Tooting Group international terrorism investigation. In 2007, John transferred to the FBI Boston Field Office. As an Intelligence Analyst, he supported Civil Rights and Public corruption investigations until becoming a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst supporting analysis over all criminal programs in 2010.
In 2013 John was a day shift intelligence supervisor during the Boston Marathon Bombing manhunt and led the computer forensic review of all subjects’ digital media. During the Marathon Bombing investigation and subsequent trial, John led the post processing analytical review of the Tsarnaev family’s digital media.  He wrote the initial digital analysis used in support of the Tsarnaev trial. He led the review of more than 33,000 emails, 120,000 photos, and 12,000 videos for the purposes of criminal discovery and trial preparation. He wrote over 50 reports, which were used in testimony to support Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s eventual conviction.  In 2016 he earned a Master of Science in Information Security from Boston University and became FBI Boston’s Chief Security Officer.
Before joining the MassCyberCenter, John was the Director of Cybersecurity for Magna5's Boston Metro Area. He managed day-to-day operations of the company’s Security Operations Center. He managed endpoint and network protection, cybersecurity awareness training, and Security Information Event Management software. He developed cybersecurity plans and vulnerability assessments and ensured clients’ cybersecurity governance models followed best practices with frameworks like NIST/SOC2/PCI/CMMC. He delivered presentations to local companies and professional organizations.
John has been a featured speaker at the Massachusetts National Cyber Crime Conference and at the Microsoft Digital Crimes Community Conference in Vienna, Austria in 2016. He was a featured speaker at ThreatLocker Zero Trust World and the International Crisis Management Conference in 2023. He has delivered remarks locally at many universities and professional organizations.
He completed the 2017 Boston Marathon Tough Ruck, which was a 26.2-mile hike carrying 15-50 pounds in tribute to fallen military comrades and in memory of those victims of the Marathon Bombing. He is a proud father of three children.

Monsurat Ottun

Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA), Integrated Operations Division, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Monsurat Ottun currently serves as a Cybersecurity Advisor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an entity within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Her role involves enhancing the state's cyber resilience in collaboration with key partners.
Her professional advancement is rooted in her time as an attorney for the City of Providence, where she distinguished herself by spearheading the development of the city’s cybersecurity infrastructure. This initiative led to her promotion to the city's first Chief Information Security, Data Privacy, and Risk Management Strategist, where she forged significant interagency relationships and laid the foundation for robust cybersecurity practices.
Subsequently, Monsurat's career path led her to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she directed key project initiatives related to data privacy and protection as well as data and AI governance within the Business Services sector, specifically Products and Technology.
She holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law and an M.S. in Cybersecurity Governance and Policy from Boston College, supplementing her expertise with certifications including a Certification in Security Management (CISM) and specialized certificates in AI and Cybersecurity from Harvard’s Kennedy School.
Monsurat is an active member of several advisory boards, lending her cybersecurity insights to both educational and industry leadership circles. Her mission is firmly centered on elevating cyber and AI practices to create a secure and unbiased technological environment.

Jon Schipp

Senior Director, Cybersecurity Product Strategist, Rapid7

Jon is a cybersecurity leader with more than 15 years of experience, focused on delivering the cyber solutions that he wish he had when he was a security engineer & incident responder. Jon has held cyber roles at startups, publicly traded companies, private companies, as well as government and education. He actively advises startups on product, GTM, & leadership.

Becky Watchorn

SOC Vulnerability Management Program Manager, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Becky Watchorn is an accomplished Information Security Manager with more than two decades of experience leading global security programs, managing complex IT projects, and driving measurable improvements in cybersecurity resilience. Known for her customer-centric approach, Becky has built a career at the intersection of security, technology, and service delivery — ensuring that security programs not only meet compliance standards but also add measurable value to business operations focusing on reducing risk and strengthening systems.
Over the last 14 years, Becky has overseen global network security and vulnerability management programs and has spent the last two years with the Commonwealth building relationships to lead a successful vulnerability management program.

Jeffrey Wheat

CTO, Lumu Technologies

Jeffrey Wheat is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in protecting organizations from sophisticated threats. As CTO at Lumu Technologies, Jeff specializes in strategically implementing continuous compromise assessments, providing deep insights into network vulnerabilities, and enhancing incident response. He is dedicated to educating businesses on the latest cyber threat trends and effective defense mechanisms.

Matt Whitten

Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Matt Whitten is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Executive Office of Energy and Environment Affairs overseeing Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Microsoft 365 Administration. Prior to joining the Massachusetts Executive branch in 2016, Matt spent 12 years in the private sector in various roles at three different early-stage information security companies all of which were acquired. Matt is the chairman of the Massachusetts Executive branch’s Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management Subcommittee. Matt grew up in the Boston area and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Suffolk University.

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Agenda

Thursday, October 30
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom South and Prefunction
9:15 am Eastern	Welcome Remarks Grand Ballroom North Eric D. Batista, City Manager, City of Worcester
9:15 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom North Jason Snyder, Secretary of Technology, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
9:30 am Eastern	Cybersecurity State of the State Grand Ballroom North This session will provide an in-depth look at Massachusetts’ cybersecurity landscape, key threats, and ongoing initiatives to strengthen cyber resilience. Learn about the recent advancements in security frameworks, interagency collaboration, incident response, and vulnerability management. In addition to hearing about the current landscape, you’ll have an opportunity to learn what the Commonwealth has accomplished to date and the priorities ahead to safeguard Massachusetts’ digital infrastructure and assets. Don Chamberlain, Chief Operating Officer & Assistant Secretary for Security and Operations, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Detective Lieutenant Edward Keefe, Unit Commander, Criminal Information Section, Commonwealth Fusion Center, Massachusetts State Police
10:15 am Eastern	Keynote – Keep Your Head Out of the Cyber Sand: Using Superior Communications to Get the Job Done! Grand Ballroom North Risk can take on many forms and governments must understand how to accept it, mitigate it, or insure against it while not sticking their head in the sand to ignore it. How will you assess your cyber risks and balance them against your needs? How will you make the rational decisions needed to be successful? How will you navigate the road to recovery? This session will answer these questions with a focus on ideas that will help you engage your leaders with real-world examples. Bryce Austin, CEO, TCE Strategy
11:15 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom South and Prefunction
11:45 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Cyber Smarts Part I: Understanding Your Adversary – The Psychology Behind Cyber Threats Meeting Room A Conventional checklist-style security training no longer keeps pace with the sophistication of today’s cyber threats. This session uncovers how attackers leverage human psychology—trust, urgency, authority, curiosity, and fear—to bypass even the strongest technical defenses. Attendees will learn to recognize the cognitive biases and manipulation tactics behind phishing, spoofing, and deepfake scams, building the insight needed to design more resilient and adaptive security training. Attendees are encouraged to attend Cyber Lab Part II: From Awareness to Action – Building a Human-Centered Cyber Defense, in the afternoon. Moderator: Matt Whitten, Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Steve Mirarchi, Assistant Director, SOC, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Joshua Straughn, CTO, Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Jeffrey Wheat, CTO, Lumu Technologies Incident Response Planning – Ready, Set, Respond! Meeting Room B Is your organization truly ready to respond to a cyber incident? This session offers practical guidance on building and testing the core steps of incident response plans – preparation, identification, containment, and eradication – ensuring every stakeholder clearly understands their role and communication flow. Learn from past incidents, discover simple steps to strengthen preparedness, and gain actionable strategies to make your response plans effective and successful. Moderator: Don Chamberlain, Chief Operating Officer & Assistant Secretary for Security and Operations, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Jenny Hedderman, Assistant Comptroller for Statewide Risk Management and Compliance, Office of the Comptroller, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Matt Boyle, Senior Manager, Incident Response, Google Public Sector Ignite Your Cyber Workforce: Training, Resources, and Engagement Meeting Room C Prepare your IT team to tackle today’s cyber challenges! This session shows how to identify skill gaps, unlock resources, and leverage scholarships and programs to build strong SOC capabilities. Explore creative approaches to engage and train staff, transforming your workforce into a motivated, cyber-ready force. Moderator: Chris Byrne, Director of Security Operation Services, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Lucia Acobo, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Office of Technology Services & Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Max Fathy, Senior Program Manager for Cybersecurity Innovation, MassCyberCenter Lt. Col. Karmin Ng, Defensive Cyber Operations Team Chief and Director, Cyber Operations – MA, Executive Office of Public Safety, MA National Guard Chris Daggett, Director of Managed Services and Security, HUB Tech
12:45 pm Eastern	Lunch Grand Ballroom North
1:30 pm Eastern	Cyber Resources Unlocked: Tools, Funding, and Strategies for Success Grand Ballroom North Fortify your organization’s cybersecurity posture in this dynamic, information-packed session! Whether you’re a municipality or state agency, discover how to access and leverage freely available resources and grant funding for programs, training, and risk assessments. Gain practical strategies to strengthen cyber maturity, foster collaboration, and stay ahead of evolving threats with actionable insights your team can implement right away. Monsurat Ottun, Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA), Integrated Operations Division, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1:55 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
2:00 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Cyber Smarts Part II: From Awareness to Action – Building a Human-Centered Cyber Defense Meeting Room A Ready to build on what you learned this morning? This session dives into real-world examples of modern cyberattacks, examining the tactics behind advanced phishing campaigns, AI-generated deepfakes, and multi-channel social engineering schemes. Participants will learn how to recognize subtle warning signs of emerging threats and gain practical skills to detect and thwart sophisticated attacks before they impact the organization. For maximum benefit, attendance in Cyber Smarts Part I: Understanding Your Adversary – The Psychology Behind Cyber Threats is highly recommended. Moderator: Matt Whitten, Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gabriel Sayre, CIRT Coordinator, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Managing Vulnerabilities and Emerging Tech Risks Meeting Room B Discover how to identify and mitigate organizational vulnerabilities across human behavior, technical controls, and emerging threats through risk-based assessments. Learn practical strategies for safely integrating AI and emerging technologies, addressing advancing threats such as AI-enhanced attacks and deepfakes, and strengthening identity and access management. This session combines security, compliance, and strategic insights to navigate today’s evolving threat landscape. Becky Watchorn, SOC Vulnerability Management Program Manager, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Jon Schipp, Senior Director, Cybersecurity Product Strategist, Rapid7 Continuity in Action: Strengthening Government IT Resiliency Meeting Room C In today’s unpredictable world the continued operation of government services in a disaster is paramount and safeguarding critical digital infrastructure and data has never been more important. This session explores business continuity and IT recovery best practices for state and local governments. Learn practical strategies to isolate affected systems, maintain essential services, and implement plans that keep your agency mission ready. Moderator: John Petrozzelli, Director, MassCyberCenter Carla McKnight, Director of Disaster Recovery & Resiliency, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Kadion Phillips, Director of Information Technology, Shrewsbury Public Schools Bill Carter, Public Sector Cybersecurity Strategist, Fortinet Kiran Mantha, Principal, Deloitte
3:00 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom South and Prefunction
3:30 pm Eastern	Cyber Showdown: Test Your Defenses Before They Test You Grand Ballroom North What would you do? Don't wait until the cyber criminals find you to test your cyber readiness. Join us for an interactive session where you will get to test your cyber defenses against the latest public sector threats. Don't miss out on the opportunity to celebrate your strengths and identify opportunities to guide your cyber resiliency road map. Meghan Martinez, Director, Cyber Range Programs, CyberTrust Massachusetts
4:45 pm Eastern	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom South and Prefunction Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
5:15 pm Eastern	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Representatives

Erica Bradshaw
Deputy Secretary
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Nicholas Butts
Outreach Manager
MassCyberCenter

Donald Chamberlain
COO, Assistant Secretary for Security and Operations
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jenny Hedderman
Risk Counsel
Office of the Comptroller
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Edward Keefe
Lieutenant, Commonwealth Fusion Center
Massachusetts State Police
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Greg McCarthy
Chief Information Security Officer
City of Boston

Maria Michalski
Chief Information Officer
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Matthew Moran
Assistant Secretary and Chief Engagement Officer
Executive Office of Technology Services & Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Thomas Myers
Chief Privacy Officer & General Counsel
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Anthony O'Neill
CISO and Chief Risk Officer
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Luigi Ottaviani
Chief Information Officer
City of Northampton

John Petrozzelli
Director
MassCyberCenter

Jessica Powers
Director of Internal Communications
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Scott Range
Law Enforcement Advisor
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Cheri Rolfes
Chief of Staff
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jason Snyder
Secretary & Commonwealth CIO
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Tracy Sullivan
Director of Municipal Information Systems
Town of Weston

Susan Terrey
Deputy Secretary
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Matt Whitten
Chief Information Security Officer
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jarrett Wright
Chief Information Security Officer
Massachusetts Port Authority
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Event Date: October 30, 2025

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Massachusetts Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit 2025

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Bryce Austin

CEO, TCE Strategy

Don Chamberlain

Chief Operating Officer & Assistant Secretary for Security and Operations, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jason Snyder

Eric D. Batista

City Manager, City of Worcester

Matt Boyle

Senior Manager, Incident Response, Google Public Sector

Bill Carter

Public Sector Cybersecurity Strategist, Fortinet

Chris Daggett

Director of Managed Services and Security, HubTech

Max Fathy

Senior Program Manager for Cybersecurity Innovation, MassCyberCenter

Jenny Hedderman

Assistant Comptroller for Statewide Risk Management and Compliance, Office of the Comptroller, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Steve Mirarchi

Assistant Director, SOC, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Lt. Col. Karmin Ng

Defensive Cyber Operations Team Chief and Director, Cyber Operations – MA, Executive Office of Public Safety, MA National Guard

John Petrozzelli

Director, MassCyberCenter

Monsurat Ottun

Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA), Integrated Operations Division, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Jon Schipp

Senior Director, Cybersecurity Product Strategist, Rapid7

Becky Watchorn

SOC Vulnerability Management Program Manager, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jeffrey Wheat

CTO, Lumu Technologies

Matt Whitten

Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Agenda

Thursday, October 30

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom South and Prefunction

9:15 am Eastern

Welcome Remarks

Grand Ballroom North

9:15 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Grand Ballroom North

9:30 am Eastern

Cybersecurity State of the State

Grand Ballroom North

10:15 am Eastern

Keynote – Keep Your Head Out of the Cyber Sand: Using Superior Communications to Get the Job Done!

Grand Ballroom North

11:15 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom South and Prefunction

11:45 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Cyber Smarts Part I: Understanding Your Adversary – The Psychology Behind Cyber Threats

Meeting Room A

Incident Response Planning – Ready, Set, Respond!

Meeting Room B

Ignite Your Cyber Workforce: Training, Resources, and Engagement

Meeting Room C

12:45 pm Eastern

Lunch

Grand Ballroom North

1:30 pm Eastern

Cyber Resources Unlocked: Tools, Funding, and Strategies for Success

Grand Ballroom North

1:55 pm Eastern

Short Break

2:00 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Cyber Smarts Part II: From Awareness to Action – Building a Human-Centered Cyber Defense

Meeting Room A

Managing Vulnerabilities and Emerging Tech Risks

Meeting Room B

Continuity in Action: Strengthening Government IT Resiliency