Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Welcome

Opening Remarks

Timothy Galluzi, State Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Governor, State of Nevada

Keynote – Strengthening the Shield: Insights from the Trenches of National Security

There’s no question - public-sector leaders must continue to strengthen their cyber hygiene, foster cross-sector partnerships, and adapt to the evolving threat landscape. Join Rachel Wilson, former NSA cyber operations leader, for an engaging and action-driven keynote that bridges real-world cybersecurity expertise with the challenges of emerging technologies. Drawing on her experience safeguarding critical systems, Rachel explores the heightened risks posed by AI-enabled threats like ransomware, insider attacks, and credential exploitation. This session is a call to action for everyone, from CIOs to frontline technologists, to embrace a proactive and resilient approach to protecting critical assets in the age of AI.

Rachel Wilson, Chief Data Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Former NSA Senior Executive

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Concurrent Sessions

Crisis Management: Stories From the Field

When a crisis hits, communication becomes your most powerful tool – and your greatest challenge. Balancing transparency with discretion, keeping stakeholders informed, and preserving trust under intense pressure requires skill and strategy. Join us for this session and hear compelling real-world stories and actionable insights to help you master the art of crisis communication.

Securing Public Safety Technologies: Tools and Strategies

From wildfire alerts and crowdsourced data, to fusion centers and CJIS systems, public safety technologies are transforming crisis response and law enforcement. Learn how to securely leverage these tools, enhance investigations, and optimize collaboration across agencies. In this session you will gain insights into protecting critical systems while maximizing their impact for state and local governments.

Building the Cyber Workforce: Let's Get Creative!

Addressing the cybersecurity workforce gap requires innovative thinking, resourcefulness, and collaboration. Balancing the need for experienced professionals with the importance of cultivating new talent is no easy feat. How are programs like SkillBridge making a difference? Can internships, certificate programs and public/private partnerships help narrow the gap? In this session we'll explore programs and initiatives to help equip you with practical tools to strengthen your cyber workforce.

Lunch

Short Break

Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.

Concurrent Sessions

Election Security: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward

Elections are high-stakes events under intense public scrutiny, making security and accuracy non-negotiable. This session examines the strategies and technologies that upheld integrity, explores lessons learned and highlights how to address future challenges. Join us to discuss maintaining trust and advancing election security in a world where visibility and stakes are higher than ever.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure in the Age of IoT

As IoT transforms critical infrastructure – including water systems, airports, power grids and more – the convergence of IT and OT introduces new cybersecurity challenges. This panel will explore the journey of integrating these technologies, the environmental and operational impacts, and the strategies needed to safeguard vital services. Join us and learn how to navigate the evolving threat landscape and strengthen your infrastructure's resilience.

Advancing Cyber Readiness: Education, Workforce, and Innovation

Preparing for the future of cybersecurity requires a collaborative approach to education, workforce development, and research. This session explores how partnerships between higher education, state agencies, and multi-state collaboratives are driving workforce skill development and advancing research infrastructure for critical data collection. Learn how these efforts are building a cyber-ready workforce equipped to address today’s evolving challenges.

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

General Session

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.