In a world where the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats is constantly on the rise, the need for collaboration at all levels of the government to effectively mitigate risk and combat these threats is greater than ever before. In this session, we will analyze the current collaboration efforts between the defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies within the federal government which are aimed at bringing together disparate security standards, guidelines, and best practices and to create a unified government-wide strategy for cyber security and risk management.

Review Current issues with supporting Mobile Workers and their devices.
Identify the gaps in existing IT solutions' ability to manage more mobile devices.
Understand how a Cloud Computing solution can cost effectively improve:
• Device Visibility and Protection
• Operational Efficiencies
• Employee Satisfaction

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• JEFF WARD, Director, Public Sector Sales, FIBERLINK

Web 2.0" isn't as much as a standard as it is an evolution in using the the full potential of the web as a computing platform running interactive applications through a web browser, leveraging interconnectivity and mobility of devices with enhanced effectiveness through greater human participation featuring a highly interactive, real-time and collaborative web experience.

As technology rapidly progresses to produce ever more sophisticated information systems generating unprecedented knowledge for breakthroughs that enhance just about every area of the marketplace, and help improve the quality of life, are there also now new vulnerabilities to manage? For example, with virtually every aspect of our nation’s financial, water, electrical, and government services conducted via a network-centric technology-based infrastructure, have we inadvertently created new opportunities for individuals or organized groups wishing to do this nation harm?

The Cybersecurity Management Center (CSMC) is an established Federal government Shared Service Provider (SSP) operating under the cooperative direction of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) using a corporate governance model. The business case for the development of the CSMC included three main areas of justification – improved efficiencies of government; enhanced information sharing; and enhanced products and services.

In support of the Administration’s call to increase utilization of Cloud Computing throughout the federal government, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (Treasury) looked to their security office to lead the way in leveraging the Cloud to deliver secure and reliable security services.

Without doubt, one of the biggest social barriers to the acceptance and adoption of Cloud computing is the issue of security. While many leaders understand the economic benefit of moving to Cloud networks, they are weighing the perceived risks against the benefits. During this panel, some of the Government’s leading experts on Cloud Computing will share firsthand their experiences to dispel the myths that exist with regard to cloud and educate attendees on how to securely implement this transformational technology.