7th Annual GovForward ATO and Cloud Security Summit - AGENDA
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Agenda

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9:05 AM EDT Thursday, July 24

Program Introduction

10 minutes
Craig Abod
Craig Abod
President
Carahsoft Technology Corp.
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9:15 AM EDT Thursday, July 24

9:40 AM EDT Thursday, July 24

Unpacking FedRAMP Guidance: Adapting to OMB Directives in a New Administration

30 minutes

Explore strategies for navigating evolving compliance requirements under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Experts will guide the audience through recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives and their implications for cloud service providers and federal agencies in achieving secure and efficient operations. Attendees will gain insights to align with shifting policies in the context of changing administration priorities.

Explore strategies for navigating evolving compliance requirements under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Experts will guide the audience through recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives and their implications for cloud service providers and federal agencies in achieving secure and efficient operations. Attendees will gain insights to align with shifting policies in the context of changing administration priorities.

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10:10 AM EDT Thursday, July 24

Optimizing Procurement Strategies: Leveraging Governmentwide Acquisition Vehicles for Better Cloud Outcomes

30 minutes

Join a dynamic panel of experts as they delve into the strategies for unlocking the full potential of governmentwide acquisition vehicles and streamlined procurement tools for cloud solutions. This discussion will focus on actionable insights for selecting the best acquisition vehicles, optimizing costs, and navigating federal compliance standards. Attendees will walk away with practical, real-world guidance to refine their procurement processes, accelerate cloud adoption, and drive measurable success across their organizations.

Join a dynamic panel of experts as they delve into the strategies for unlocking the full potential of governmentwide acquisition vehicles and streamlined procurement tools for cloud solutions. This discussion will focus on actionable insights for selecting the best acquisition vehicles, optimizing costs, and navigating federal compliance standards. Attendees will walk away with practical, real-world guidance to refine their procurement processes, accelerate cloud adoption, and drive measurable success across their organizations.

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10:40 AM EDT Thursday, July 24

11:00 AM EDT Thursday, July 24

Harmonizing Security Frameworks: Aligning FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and More to Optimize Efficiency

30 minutes

Learn new strategies for aligning multiple security frameworks to streamline compliance efforts and enhance operational effectiveness. Experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities of aligning FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and other standards to create cohesive security practices across jurisdictions. Attendees will gain insights into reducing redundancy, improving resource allocation, and fostering a unified approach to risk management.

Learn new strategies for aligning multiple security frameworks to streamline compliance efforts and enhance operational effectiveness. Experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities of aligning FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and other standards to create cohesive security practices across jurisdictions. Attendees will gain insights into reducing redundancy, improving resource allocation, and fostering a unified approach to risk management.

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11:30 AM EDT Thursday, July 24

Accelerating AI in Government: Innovation and Authorization at the Speed of Technology

30 minutes

As government agencies look to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance their operations, the challenge of deploying these solutions in a secure and responsible manner becomes paramount. This panel will explore the critical importance of delivering AI technologies to government end users efficiently, without compromising security. Discussions will focus on authorizing AI solutions with an emphasis on responsible AI practices and how AI can accelerate authorization timelines.

As government agencies look to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance their operations, the challenge of deploying these solutions in a secure and responsible manner becomes paramount. This panel will explore the critical importance of delivering AI technologies to government end users efficiently, without compromising security. Discussions will focus on authorizing AI solutions with an emphasis on responsible AI practices and how AI can accelerate authorization timelines.

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12:00 PM EDT Thursday, July 24

12:40 PM EDT Thursday, July 24

Cyber-Powered Procurement: Leveraging StateRAMP for Smarter, More Secure State and Local Operations

30 minutes

How does StateRAMP enable governments to enhance cybersecurity while streamlining procurement processes? In this power panel, experts will discuss their strategies for leveraging the framework to assess offerings, manage risks, and ensure compliance with evolving security standards. Gain actionable insights into adopting StateRAMP to improve efficiency, protect critical infrastructure, and foster trust in state and local operations.

How does StateRAMP enable governments to enhance cybersecurity while streamlining procurement processes? In this power panel, experts will discuss their strategies for leveraging the framework to assess offerings, manage risks, and ensure compliance with evolving security standards. Gain actionable insights into adopting StateRAMP to improve efficiency, protect critical infrastructure, and foster trust in state and local operations.

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1:10 PM EDT Thursday, July 24

Fast-Tracking ATO: Strategies for Accelerating Authorization

30 minutes

Navigating the authorization process for government cloud services can be complex and time-consuming. This panel will provide valuable insights into accelerating the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process through effective strategies and practices. Key topics will include the critical importance of securing a sponsor and the benefits of leveraging new FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and DoD initiatives, such as the program authorization pathway and StateRAMP Fast Track Program. Panelists will also discuss the importance of providing sponsors and the Program Management Office (PMO) with a high-quality security package.

Navigating the authorization process for government cloud services can be complex and time-consuming. This panel will provide valuable insights into accelerating the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process through effective strategies and practices. Key topics will include the critical importance of securing a sponsor and the benefits of leveraging new FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and DoD initiatives, such as the program authorization pathway and StateRAMP Fast Track Program. Panelists will also discuss the importance of providing sponsors and the Program Management Office (PMO) with a high-quality security package.

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1:40 PM EDT Thursday, July 24

2:00 PM EDT Thursday, July 24

Agile Meets FedRAMP: Accelerating Security through Innovation

30 minutes

Examine how agile methodologies can streamline compliance with FedRAMP requirements while enhancing cloud security. Federal stakeholders will share strategies for integrating iterative development with security best practices to foster innovation without compromising compliance. Attendees will learn actionable approaches to align agile workflows with FedRAMP processes, driving efficiency and resilience in secure cloud operations.

Examine how agile methodologies can streamline compliance with FedRAMP requirements while enhancing cloud security. Federal stakeholders will share strategies for integrating iterative development with security best practices to foster innovation without compromising compliance. Attendees will learn actionable approaches to align agile workflows with FedRAMP processes, driving efficiency and resilience in secure cloud operations.

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2:30 PM EDT Thursday, July 24

Automating Risk Management: Supporting the FedRAMP Ecosystem through OSCAL

30 minutes

Join a panel of industry leaders as they explore how the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) is transforming compliance and risk management within the FedRAMP framework. Discover how OSCAL can automate documentation, improve transparency, and significantly reduce the time and effort needed for security assessments. Through expert insights, attendees will learn how to harness OSCAL to drive efficiency, foster agility, and strengthen their FedRAMP processes.

Join a panel of industry leaders as they explore how the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) is transforming compliance and risk management within the FedRAMP framework. Discover how OSCAL can automate documentation, improve transparency, and significantly reduce the time and effort needed for security assessments. Through expert insights, attendees will learn how to harness OSCAL to drive efficiency, foster agility, and strengthen their FedRAMP processes.

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3:00 PM EDT Thursday, July 24

3:25 PM EDT Thursday, July 24