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Overview

Cyber-attacks have increased dramatically over the last few years. The 2024 Indiana Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit provides an opportunity for government technology professionals to learn about the latest efforts to defend, respond and recover from cyber criminals who wish to do harm. The Summit will include cybersecurity leaders from state and local government throughout Indiana.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

The first Indiana Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit was extremely successful, and I'm excited to continue this series. The Summit stands as a pivotal gathering for both security experts and programmatic business owners from the private and public sectors. This now annual event plays a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to protect Hoosiers from cyber threats capable of interrupting everyday life and hindering service provision. Additionally, it serves as a platform to expose and educate our future workforce about the cybersecurity industry. I am looking forward to the chance to meet everyone face-to-face at the 2024 event, where we can share insights on the newest trends, training, and strategies to strengthen our state's defense against cyber threats.

- Tracy Barnes, Chief Information Officer, State of Indiana

Speakers

Senator Liz Brown

Senator Liz Brown

Indiana General Assembly

State Sen. Liz Brown has served Hoosiers since 2014 as a member of the State Senate. She represents Senate District 15, which includes portions of Allen County.
Brown serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Communications, and is chair of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and serves as a member of the Senate Committees on Appropriations; Corrections and Criminal Law; Ethics; and Health and Provider Services. She is also a member of the Senate School Funding Subcommittee and advisory member to the Distressed Unit Appeals Board.
Outside of the General Assembly, Brown is the legislative representative on the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Regional Opportunities Council and has served on the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Board since 2016.
Brown holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa.
Brown and her husband, Steve, reside in Fort Wayne. They are the proud parents of seven children and have three grandchildren, two cats named Walker and Texas Ranger, and two dogs named Corby and Minnie.

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Representative Jake Teshka

Representative Jake Teshka

Indiana General Assembly

State Rep. Jake Teshka was elected to serve House District 7 in 2020. Born and raised in the Michiana area, he graduated from St. Joseph High School in South Bend. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Saint Joseph’s College and a Masters of Public Affairs from Indiana University South Bend. After college, Teshka worked in both the private and public sectors. In addition to his career as a business development professional, he continued focusing on making a positive impact in his community. He's served as Common Council Representative for the city of South Bend's 5th District where he sat on the South Bend Transpo Board of Directors and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. As state representative, he serves as the Vice-Chair of Financial Institutions Committee and serves as a member of the Education and Public Policy committees. Teshka lives in North Liberty with his wife and two children. He and his family attend The Vineyard Church in Mishawaka, and Teshka helps support his community as a reading coach volunteer and member of several nonprofit boards.

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Tracy Barnes

Tracy Barnes

Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Indiana Office of Technology, Chief Information Officer Tracy Barnes was appointed by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb in March 2020. In this role, Tracy oversees the Indiana Office of Technology and provides strategic oversight of the State’s technology portfolio, as well as leadership on technology and cybersecurity policy.
Tracy brings significant business leadership and information technology experience to his role, having previously served as Chief of Staff for the Lieutenant Governor, Deputy Auditor and IT Director for the Indiana Auditor of State. Additionally, he was president and chief executive officer for ENTAP, Inc. which designed and delivered effective enterprise focused information technology solutions to organizations in various industries across the globe.
Tracy has been recognized as Inc. Magazine's 9th Fastest Growing Black Entrepreneur and has received accolades from Top 50 Indiana Companies to Watch, the TechPoint MIRA awards and the IBE Governor's Award for Achievement in Technology.
Tracy holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Butler University, a certificate from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a M.S. in Cybersecurity Law from University of Maryland, Baltimore.

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Hemant Jain

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Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Indiana Office of Technology, Chief Information Security Officer Hemant Jain started at IOT in May 2018 and brings over 25 years of IT, Security, Portfolio/Project Management and Customer Service delivery experience from various industries and sectors. This breadth of experience serving in various roles across numerous industries brings significant value to the always important task of protecting our state through technology solutions as well as through effective policy. Hemant and his security team work with agency partners, the Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity and other elected official offices to help enable the state's digital transformation and innovation while ensuring the security, resilience, and trustworthiness of its data and systems. Hemant most recently was named a Top Global CISO for 2023 by Cyber Defense Magazine and was recognized by StateScoop as State Cybersecurity Leader of the Year in 2019 and with a State Leadership Award in 2023. The StateSoop 50 awards honor the projects and people driving state government technology and cybersecurity across the country.

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Mishaal Khan

Mishaal Khan

Hacker, Author and Speaker

Mishaal is a highly respected figure in cybersecurity, with expertise in ethical hacking, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), social engineering, and privacy. Mishaal's engaging approach involves live demos, making cybersecurity accessible and enjoyable, while his strength lies in rapidly enhancing organizations' security posture, saving time and budget.
As a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), Mishaal secures organizations and provides executive-level consultancy to manage cyber risk and prevent breaches. His extensive experience and insights, detailed in his book "The Phantom CISO," showcase his journey from an entry-level position to a leadership role in cybersecurity. Mishaal, with certifications including CCIE, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Social Engineer, and Certified OSINT Professional, remains at the forefront of technology, contributing his time to shape the industry's future. With over two decades of experience, he is a sought-after speaker at premier conferences like DEF CON, Wild West Hacking Fest, and SANS.

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Tim Appleby

Tim Appleby

Sr. Director, Head of Public Sector Strategic Services and SLED Lead, Google Cloud Security

Mr. Appleby is an information technology executive focused on Cybersecurity with over 20 years of progressive experience in information security and large-scale project/program management. Mr. Appleby has worked for various commercial companies, US government agencies, law enforcement organizations and consultancies such as Citibank, Mandiant, FireEye, Iridium, USF&G Insurance, and Fujitsu. Tim also has extensive experience speaking at conferences and events, has published articles for numerous professional journals and magazines, and has participated in many industries round table events. 
Tim is currently accountable for the delivery of the Strategic Portfolio of Professional Services at Global Public Sector. As such, he is responsible for the management and oversight of more than 46 strategically aligned professional services. Further, Tim has led internal focus areas such as Supply Chain Risk Management, Election Support, Cloud Services, Zero Trust architecture and Framework development, Significant Event Coordination, Large scale National capacity and capability planning, and Long-Term Strategic and Operational Development. 
Tim has maintained thought leadership in all of these subject areas through various industry and global writings, presentations, and research projects. He also leads our participation in various government sanctioned efforts such as the Department of Homeland Security Joint Cyber Defense Collective, the Department of Homeland Security Continuous Diagnostics and Monitoring program. Tim is also serving as the President of the North Texas Members Alliance of the FBI Infragard Private Sector Outreach program. 

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Joe Beckman, Ph.D.

Joe Beckman, Ph.D.

Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Technical Assistance Program (cyberTAP), Purdue University

Joe is a Lead Information Security Analyst with the Purdue University Technical Assistance Program cyberTAP group. He holds degrees from IU-Bloomington, Valparaiso University and Purdue University and has cybersecurity experience in various industry segments. He is currently working with Indiana’s local governments and K-12 districts to provide cybersecurity technical assistance and to build and fund a cybersecurity assistance program for that audience.

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Natalie DeWitt

Natalie DeWitt

President, Auburn City Council

Natalie DeWitt was born and raised right here in Auburn, Indiana.  She brings her passion, business experience, and not for profit know how, with her into any project she tackles.
DeWitt has been a part of numerous local, district, state and even national associations and boards.  Her voice and presence are much sought after as an important investor in change agent organizations. DeWitt is the Chair of the Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy. She was in the Lugar Series Class of 2020/2021 and then was voted by her peers to sit on the Lugar Series Board of Governors.  She has been a passionate member of the Northeast United Trails Task Force. She is strongly committed to the American Enterprise Institute Leadership-Cohort 2022 and is still very involved in their opportunities and mission.  She has been a vital engaged member of so many local important organizations:  DeKalb County Rural Opportunity Zone, City of Auburn-Redevelopment Commission 2020, Auburn Main Street Board Member 2015-2021, Core Team Member of the Hometown Collaboration Initiative, First United Methodist Church-Finance Committee, Fortitude Fund, DeKalb County Advisory Committee, City of Auburn Help Grand Core Team Member, Ambassador Institute for Civil Engagement Cohort 2021, Chair of the DeKalb County Young Republicans, DeKalb County Broadband Initiative, City of Auburn-2040 Auburn The road Ahead Committee, Auburn Tri Kappa, Hearten House Gala Committee, Auburn Main Street Board Member 2015-2021, and Core Team Member of the Hometown Collaboration Initiative.
DeWitt believes that a strong voice for Auburn needs to be in all rooms that are discussing rural and community growth and betterment.  She chooses to be that voice as often as she can because she has the experience to work with, lead and motivate others to achieve the best collective outcome possible.  She is especially proud of being a significant strength in Auburn receiving the Hoosier Enduring Legacies Program (HELP) grant.  This grant of $1 million for beneficial projects in Auburn will be able to make Auburn an even better place to live, work, and volunteer.
Natalie DeWitt lives in the heart of her beautiful community. She is a local business owner, wife, and mother of 2, Bodhi and Aida Rose.  She is a master of time management as she leads her employees, works with other community stakeholders, enjoys riding with her husband, Jacob, on his Harley, and attends dance recitals, soccer games, and school activities with her children.

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Dan Gin

Dan Gin

IT Director, Town of Schererville

Originally from Chicago, Dan started his IT career as a network consultant during the tech boom of the 1990s. He is a technology leader and public safety strategist for the Town of Schererville. His experience and foundation in SMB IT has enabled him to be both a strategist and a realist when it comes to goals and policy creation. His experience with public safety and emergency communications paved the way to his successful launch of a consolidated 911 PSAP. Dan has recently started to apply his technology experience to aid local law enforcement with digital investigations as a Reserve Police Officer.

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Sean Grant

Sean Grant

Chief Information Security Officer, MSD of Mount Vernon

Sean is currently the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the MSD of Mt. Vernon, where he adeptly combines his technical acumen with the latest technologies to fortify the district's cybersecurity defenses. With decades of experience, Sean has transitioned into his CISO role with a focus on addressing the dynamic challenges of the public sector. An enthusiastic participant in the cybersecurity community, he competes in Capture The Flag (CTF) events and is a regular at industry conferences. His commitment to staying abreast of technological advances, especially in AI, informs his approach to cybersecurity and enhances his contributions to the field. This bio was crafted with the assistance of AI, demonstrating Sean's embrace of innovative tools to communicate and operate effectively.

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Brad Hagg

Brad Hagg

Director of Educational Technology, Indiana Department of Education 

Brad Hagg currently serves as the Director of Educational Technology in the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) in the areas of E-Rate, Cybersecurity, Connectivity, and Ed-Fi Data Modernization. He has worked in Indiana schools for over 24 years, serving as Director of Technology and Chief Technology Officer for two public school districts.
Hagg has served as a board member, chairman, and president of the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC) organization. He has also been an active member of the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) organization as well as its Indiana CTO Council chapter. He is currently serving at the incoming chair of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). 
He has been selected as the Technology Coordinator of the Year in Indiana and was also recognized by National School Boards Association (NSBA) as part of its “20 to Watch” Educational Technology Leaders program.
Hagg holds a teaching license in elementary education along with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and is licensed as a school administrator. He is also a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) and maintains other technology certifications and specializations.

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Craig Jackson

Craig Jackson

Deputy Director, Indiana University Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research

Craig Jackson is Deputy Director at the Indiana University Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research, where his R&D interests include evidence-based approaches to security, cybersecurity fundamentals, and cybersecurity program development and governance. He leads collaborative work with critical infrastructure partners. His work includes the Trusted CI Framework, the Information Security Practice Principles, and the Cybertrack and USN’s PACT assessment methodologies. Craig’s education background is in law, education, psychology, and philosophy.

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Christina Kim

Christina Kim

Security Engineering Manager, Check Point Software

Christina Kim serves as the Security Engineering Manager overseeing Central SLED accounts at Check Point Software. With a career spanning over 15 years in IT channel operations and nearly a decade focused on cybersecurity, she brings extensive expertise to her role. Based in the Chicago area, she is recognized for her proficiency in AI-powered and cloud-delivered threat prevention across the network, cloud, and workspace, having dedicated her professional endeavors to fortifying organizational defenses beyond conventional network firewalls. A fervent advocate for cybersecurity education, Christina actively participates as a guest lecturer and contributes to the formulation of cybersecurity solutions tailored for State, Local, and Education entities.

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Mark Krenz

Mark Krenz

Chief Security Analyst, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research at Indiana University

Mark Krenz is the Chief Security Analyst at the Indiana University Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research. He has published a paper on cloud platform security usability issues on cloud platforms titled "Google Drive security considerations in an academic and research space" (https://scholarworks.iu.edu/dspace/items/97134544-3db6-4cbe-b7b8-243295ff428a). For the past two years he has participated in the Cybertrack project, Indiana’s local government cybersecurity assessment program. For the past 8 years he has also worked with Trusted CI, which is the National Science Foundation's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, focusing on engaging with NSF science research projects to help secure their infrastructure and provide security resources, such as the Trusted CI Framework. He has over 20 years of system administration and security experience in a variety of organizations.

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Dan Lohrmann

Dan Lohrmann

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government 

Daniel J. Lohrmann is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist, keynote speaker and author. He led Michigan government’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams from May 2002 to August 2014, including as enterprise-wide chief security officer (CSO), chief technology officer (CTO) and chief information security officer (CISO). During his distinguished career, he has served both the public and private sectors in a variety of executive leadership capacities including advising senior leaders at the White House, National Governors Association (NGA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Throughout his career he has received numerous national awards including CSO of the Year, Public Official of the Year and Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader.

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Major Christopher Myers

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Director of Cybersecurity, Indiana Air National Guard

Major Christopher L. Myers is the Director of Cybersecurity for the Headquarters of the Indiana Air National Guard, Indianapolis, Indiana.  In his current role, Maj Myers oversees the organization’s cybersecurity, supervises the cyber defense staff, and manages information systems infrastructure as well as device configuration and access.  As the Director of Cybersecurity, he evaluates new cybersecurity threats and information technology trends, develops effective security controls, and implements cybersecurity incident response policies and procedures.  Maj Myers also manages the IN ANG’s cybersecurity strategic programs, representing the IN ANG in meetings with federal, state, and local officials and organizations as well as special interest and business groups to effectively communicate ANG cyber programs, activities, and requirements in order to gain support for future IN ANG cyber-offensive and defensive missions.
Previously, Major Myers has served in several leadership roles within the Indiana National Guard, including Director of Personnel, Deputy Director of International Programs, and Chief of Public Affairs. He has also previously acted as the Communications Director for INDOT’s Greenfield District and originally enlisted at the 122nd Fighter Wing as a munitions control specialist.

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Johnathon Neuenschwander

Johnathon Neuenschwander

Senior Security Architect, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Johnathon Neuenschwander has been with IOT since September 2013 and has worked with Identity and Access Management in various capacities for the past nine years.  He is currently working on modernizing IOT’s Identity and Access processes to improve security and decrease time to provision access.

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William Patton

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Public Sector Solutions Engineer, Wiz 

William is a technology professional specializing in Hybrid Cloud Security and Operations. His work has focused on the largest Global Enterprises, US Public Sector and Higher Education; providing them with creative solutions focused on Security, Self-Service and Automation.

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Bryan Sacks

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Cybersecurity Leader – Central / TOLA, SHI     

Bryan leads the Central and TOLA cyber teams at SHI. Bryan brings 15 years of cyber experience and was the former CISO for the State of Indiana.

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Kate Shelby

Kate Shelby

Chief Legal Officer and Chief Information Officer, Indiana Department of Transportation

Kate Shelby joined INDOT as Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy Commissioner in June 2022. Kate is responsible for the day-to-day operations of INDOT’s Litigation, Legal Services, Policy, Prequalification, Audit, and Contract Administration business units. She also manages INDOT’s Information Technology unit, leading its evolution into an IT department housing traditional IT, GIS, and Data Science and Architecture, and a new Digital Transformation department, which is charged with working with program leaders to improve agency data and technology services. Before joining INDOT, Kate served as the first General Counsel for a tech and data consulting firm that serves government and private industry. Her work to build a legal team, mature contracting and procurement processes, implement an enterprise contract and legal matter management solution, and guide the company through significant regulatory issues earned her recognition from the international Association of Corporate Counsel as one of the 2022 Top 10 In-House Counsel in Their 30s. Kate also managed a $15 billion contract portfolio for Eli Lilly & Company and has worked as a corporate litigator. Her government experience includes serving as the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Chief Operating Officer for Workforce Programs and Unemployment Insurance, where she led teams to implement key pieces of the Governor’s Next Level Jobs initiative and enterprise-wide unemployment insurance fraud and operations improvements, which led to the United States Department of Labor recognizing Indiana for its program integrity leadership. Kate has worked as a major felony Deputy Prosecutor in Marion County and a Deputy Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Division at the Office of the Indiana Attorney General from 2010 through 2014. She and her husband, Doug, are Purdue University graduates and have two children. In her free time, Kate enjoys volunteering in Brownsburg as a recreational soccer coach and with various community organizations, hiking, and painting with acrylics.

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Eric Welling

Eric Welling

Senior Manager - Crisis Response & Intelligence Incident Response North America Lead, Accenture

As the CIFR North American lead, Eric has led Crisis and Incident Response engagements for some of Accenture’s largest clients.  He brings over 30 years of state and federal law enforcement experience to help Accenture clients prevent and recover from cyber critical incidents, including criminal and advanced persistent threat attacks, fraud, insider threats, and enterprise failures. ​
Prior to joining Accenture, Eric spent nearly 24 years as a Special Agent at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), rising to his final position as the Deputy Assistant Director of Operations in the Bureau’s Cyber Division where he led global efforts to disrupt malicious operations and enforce consequences for illicit cyber activities.  Eric regularly advised senior FBI leadership, congressional officials domestically and globally, and partnered with like-minded nations to secure the on-line ecosystem.  During his time at the FBI, Eric gathered extensive knowledge of threats facing the public, and how to effectively discover, understand and resolve the risks at hand. He led operational investigative, auditing, and review teams around the world.​
Before the FBI, Eric served as a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service.  In addition to becoming experienced in the well-known protective and anti-counterfeiting missions, Eric was a digital forensic examiner countering electronic crimes and developing investigative processes for prosecuting cyber criminals.  Eric started his law enforcement career as a police officer. 

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Jackie White

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National Conference Director, Government Technology

As National Conference Director for Government Technology magazine, Jackie produces, manages, and emcees government IT conferences throughout the country. With over 20 years in the SaaS and Tech arena, Jackie proudly brings strategy, project management, operational excellence, and production together to streamline the efforts of live national events. For 15 years Jackie has worked within the greater Chicago market, while also planning and producing events throughout the US, Canada and Europe. 
Jackie is a proud member of GMIS Illinois, active with Chicago Innovation (FKA Chicago Innovation Awards),  and is also known for dedicating countless hours volunteering and fundraising for non-profits including Surge for Water, Hephzibah Children's Association, SheSays Chicago, and Naperville Safety Town.

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Agenda

Wednesday, June 5

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Waters Pre Function Area

9:00 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Waters B/C Ballroom

Tracy Barnes, Chief Information Officer, State of Indiana

9:15 am Eastern

Keynote – Inside the Hacker's Playbook: Learning From Attackers To Optimize Defenses

Waters B/C Ballroom

Get a clear understanding of the multiple layers of an attack as I walk through an exciting battle of a hacker versus a defender. Get inside the mind of malicious hackers at every step of the process to stop them in their tracks. Learn from their strategies to optimize your security posture and gain actionable insights for a resilient digital future.

Mishaal Khan, Hacker, Author and Speaker

10:15 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Waters Pre Function Area

10:45 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

The Role of AI/ML in your Cyber Defense Strategy

Waters D Ballroom

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, we continue seeing our top tech partners leveraging AI/ML technology to help detect threats with greater efficiency and speed than ever before. Yet with any change, there are new concerns we must address. How does the adoption of AI/ML in the defense strategy impact organizations that already have limited budgets and resources? Is there resistance on behalf of team members who fear becoming obsolete with the adoption of this new technology? What are the benefits and risks we are seeing as AI/ML becomes more common in detection strategies? Join this session where we will discuss the transformative role of AI in bolstering government security initiatives and mitigating emerging cyber risks.

Moderator: Jackie White, National Conference Director, Government Technology

Sean Grant, Chief Information Security Officer, MSD of Mount Vernon

Collin Hill, Chief Information Officer, Information Services Agency, City of Indianapolis & Marion County

Christina Kim, Security Engineering Manager, Check Point Software

Major Christopher Myers, Director of Cybersecurity, Indiana Air National Guard

Cloud Security in the Modern Era

Waters E Ballroom

With the increasing migration to the cloud, the paradigm of cybersecurity has undergone a seismic shift. There is still confusion about the security measures that are automatically “turned on” when implementing these solutions. Is your cloud secure from the ever-present threat dangers? Do you know the things to look for if your solution includes a shared responsibility model? If data is compromised, what are the expectations for reporting and recovery? What should you negotiate on the front end of an agreement to better protect your organization? This session will equip attendees with the information to make better informed decisions to bolster your overall cybersecurity posture.

Moderator: Scott Maitland, Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff, Department of Local Government Finance, State of Indiana

Mark Krenz, Chief Security Analyst, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research at Indiana University

Leah McGrath, Executive Director, StateRAMP

William Patton, Public Sector Solutions Engineer, Wiz

What You Need to Know About Senate Bill 150: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Ditslear B/C Ballroom

Senate Bill 150 created the AI task force to study and assess the use of AI technology by state agencies. This Bill has fostered an unparalleled opportunity for meaningful dialogue with legislators across the state to help inform and educate them on the complex IT issues we face. Can the IT leaders throughout Indiana take a bidirectional approach to better inform our legislative partners on complex IT issues? Are we doing enough to help our legislative partners understand how threat actors are using AI? Join this session to gain insight on how others began working with legislative partners to embrace the current task force, and what it can mean for your organization’s future.

Featuring: Senator Liz Brown, Indiana General Assembly

Moderator: Dan Lohrmann, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Natalie DeWitt, President, Auburn City Council

Representative Jake Teshka, Indiana General Assembly

11:45 am Eastern

Lunch

Waters B/C Ballroom

12:45 pm Eastern

Bits and Bytes - An IOT Fireside Chat on Cyber for 2024

Waters B/C Ballroom

Tracy Barnes, Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Hemant Jain, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

1:05 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:15 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Incident Response & Recovery

Waters D Ballroom

Cybersecurity resiliency planning has become a critical aspect of safeguarding our agencies. Being able to provide continuity of services for constituents is critical for our organizations. Whether it is natural disasters, cyberattacks, or societal shifts, the next hurdle is just around the corner. Does your team have a solid understanding of how to keep services going during a significant disruption? What actions can agencies large and small be taking to reduce the amount of time constituent services would be impacted? Join this session to better fortify your resiliency and recovery plans to be more prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

Moderator: Dan Lohrmann, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Dan Gin, IT Director, Town of Schererville

Brad Hagg, Director of Educational Technology, Indiana Department of Education

Dan O'Connor, Chief Technology Officer, Innovation & Technology, City of South Bend

A Fresh Take on Identity Management

Waters E Ballroom

Digital identities are becoming increasingly important as the public demands better ways to access online services with greater security and efficiency. To deliver these, government must tackle and prioritize the big world of digital identity management. How are governments taking on the challenge of managing identities? Is there a more phishing-resistant way to approach MFA for public logins? Are there situations where we could create and safely execute a single sign-on solution that allows community members to access services from multiple agencies, while still protecting individual privacy? This session will break down the complex and evolving landscape of identity management, laying the groundwork for streamlined processes and an improved community experience for all.

Moderator: Elaine Kan, Chief Technology Officer, State Personnel Department, State of Indiana

Kate Shelby, Deputy Commissioner, Chief Legal Counsel, Indiana Department of Transportation

Johnathon Neuenschwander, Senior Security Architect, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Review of the Cybertrack Assessment

Ditslear B/C Ballroom

The IOT has partnered with Purdue University and Indiana University to develop Cybertrack, Indiana’s local government cybersecurity assessment program designed to put local governments in contact with top-tier cyber experts to provide them with practical, prioritized advice about actionable, powerful cybersecurity fundamentals. Cybertrack’s cybersecurity assessments are available for no fee to Indiana local government entities. Join this session to learn about how this program is helping to make Indiana more secure in the short term and shaping the collective cybersecurity strategy and policy to help secure our future.

Joe Beckman, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Technical Assistance Program (cyberTAP), Purdue University

Brett Edstene, Local Government Program Director, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Craig Jackson, Deputy Director, Indiana University Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research

2:15 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Waters Pre Function Area

2:35 pm Eastern

General Session – How to Manage a Cyber-Attack?

Waters B/C Ballroom

During the session, our speakers will share real-world examples and best practices for incident management, including incident triage, containment, and eradication techniques. They will also address the importance of proper evidence handling, digital forensics, and the coordination of leadership, legal, and communications teams to ensure effective response and recovery.

Moderator: Hemant Jain, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Tim Appleby, Senior Director and Head of SLED and Strategic Services, Mandiant, Google Public Sector; President of the FBI Infragard North Texas Member Alliance

Bryan Sacks, Cybersecurity Leader – Central / TOLA, SHI

Eric Welling, Senior Manager - Crisis Response & Intelligence Incident Response North America Lead, Accenture

3:45 pm Eastern

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

Waters Pre Function Area

4:30 pm Eastern

End of Conference

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Tracy Barnes
Chief Information Officer
Office of Technology and Cybersecurity
State of Indiana

Adam Brown
Director, Office of Technology Services
Legislative Services Agency
State of Indiana

Jeremy Chenevert
Director, Information Services
Department of Environmental Management
State of Indiana

Rachel Clark
Chief Information Officer
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State of Indiana

Greg Crohn
Chief Technology Officer and Director
Government Technical Services
Monroe County

Natalie DeWitt
President
Auburn City Council

Rick Dietz
Director
Information & Technology Services Department
City of Bloomington

Dave Fox
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Nicole Heatly-Holmes
Chief Information Security Officer
City of Indianapolis

Chris Henderson
Chief Information Officer
Department of Workforce Development
State of Indiana

Collin Hill
Chief Information Officer
City of Indianapolis

Hemant Jain
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Graig Lubsen
Director of Communications and External Affairs
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Josh Martin
Chief Data Officer
Management Performance Hub
State of Indiana

Chris Mertens
Chief Information Officer
Hamilton County

Denise Linn Riedl
Chief Innovation Officer
City of South Bend

Kate Shelby
Chief Legal Officer and Deputy Commissioner of IT and Data
Department of Transportation
State of Indiana

Registration Information / Contact Us

Contact Information

2025 Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:

Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com

Venue

Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville

13700 Conference Center Drive South
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 705-0000