Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Opening Remarks

Timothy D. Galluzi, State Chief Information Officer, Governor’s Technology Office, State of Nevada

Keynote – Hacking the Hackers: Strategies for Building Cyber Resilient Organizations

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations must stay ahead to protect their data, operations, and reputation. This session offers a glimpse into a hacker’s mindset, revealing both common and lesser-known threats. Attendees will learn practical strategies to strengthen system defenses, reduce vulnerabilities, and foster resilience. The session also explores the human side of cybersecurity, emphasizing the ways in which leaders can empower their people to play their role in upholding the organization’s cyber defense strategy.

Tarah Wheeler, Cybersecurity Expert, White Hat Hacker

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Concurrent Sessions

Identity Is the New Perimeter: Securing Constituent Access

As traditional network boundaries fade, managing constituent identity has become foundational to public-sector cybersecurity and digital services. This session will examine the challenges of establishing trusted digital identities, including identity proofing, lifecycle management, privacy, and governance. How can a strong identity foundation support secure access, reduce fraud, and enable scalable service delivery? Join us and learn practical insights to guide early planning for identity initiatives.

Incident Response in the Public Eye: Roles, Responsibilities, and Trust

Cyber incidents are not just technical events - they are organizational crises that demand coordinated action. This session will explore the roles and responsibilities involved in incident response, with a focus on internal coordination, decision-making, and public communication. How can technical teams, leadership, legal, and communications staff work effectively together before, during, and after an incident? Join us for practical guidance on preparing messaging that builds trust and helps the public understand what happened, and what comes next.

From Sprawl to Strategy: Managing Technical Debt as a Cybersecurity Risk

As technology environments grow more complex, unmanaged sprawl and technical debt increasingly undermine cybersecurity efforts. You can’t manage what you’re not tracking! In this session we explore how fragmented systems and limited visibility increase operational and security risk for government organizations. How can you inventory assets, improve governance, and align modernization with security priorities? Join us for insights into building a more manageable and defensible technology environment.

Lunch

Bits and Bytes – Statewide SOC Update

A comprehensive update on the progress of Nevada’s statewide Security Operations Center, formally established through recent legislation.

Darla Dodge, Senior Deputy Director/Chief Operations Officer, Governor's Technology Office, State of Nevada

Adam Miller, Deputy Director, Office of Information Security and Cyber Defense

Governor's Technology Office, State of Nevada

Short Break

Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.

Concurrent Sessions

Know Your Data to Protect It: Data Governance as Cyber Hygiene

Effective cybersecurity starts with understanding the data you manage. This session will explore how data governance and classification support cyber hygiene by clarifying what data exists, where it lives, and how it is used. Join us for practical approaches to identifying, classifying, and managing data to inform protection, storage, and sharing decisions. We will also examine modernizing and simplifying outdated data policies to better align with today’s digital environments.

Demystifying Zero Trust: Fundamentals and Practical Steps for Any Budget

Zero Trust is more than a buzzword, it’s a mindset for securing modern networks. This session will break down the fundamentals of Zero Trust - what it is, why it matters, and how it differs from traditional security models. We will discuss practical approaches for adopting Zero Trust principles - even with limited budgets - and how to prioritize actions based on risk and resources. Attendees will walk away with a clear framework to evaluate, plan, and begin implementing Zero Trust in your organization.

From Awareness to Action: Creating a Cyber-Smart Culture

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be intimidating - it can be interactive, engaging, and even fun! Join us to explore how to build a culture where employees understand risks, practice safe behaviors, and are ready to respond when incidents occur. Learn strategies for awareness campaigns, gamified training, and embedding security into everyday routines. This session provides practical guidance for creating a workplace culture that strengthens cybersecurity across the organization.

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

General Session - Cybersecurity Transformed: From Social Engineering to Quantum (Mini-Radar for Cybersecurity)

Sean McSpaden, Senior Fellow, The Centers for Digital Government and Public Sector AI

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

End of Conference

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