On Demand Video
Ransomware, Emergency Cyber Directives, and Federal Response Velocity
Ransomware and disruptive cyber incidents continue to test how quickly and effectively federal organizations can respond under pressure. This session will examine how agencies are improving response velocity under Emergency Cyber Directives, strengthening coordination across organizations, and adapting incident response models for high-stakes operational environments. Leaders will share lessons learned from recent incidents and discuss how preparedness and resilience are evolving across critical sectors.
Speakers
Christopher Johnson, Chief Technology Officer,
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Marc Smith, Supervisory Special Agent, Cyber Division, FBI
Bob Costello, Chief Digital Information Officer, Merlin (former CIO, CISA)
John Zangardi, Former Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security
Anna Pettyjohn, EVP, Product & Strategy, GovExec
Marc Smith, Supervisory Special Agent, Cyber Division, FBI
Bob Costello, Chief Digital Information Officer, Merlin (former CIO, CISA)
John Zangardi, Former Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security
Anna Pettyjohn, EVP, Product & Strategy, GovExec