The CIO Forum enables county CIOs, along with Premier Corporate Members, to collaborate on local government challenges and solutions. The CIO Forum is an invitation-only event, and requires separate registration in addition to conference registration.
7:30 a.m. |
Breakfast at the Conference CenterOpening Remarks by Dr. Robert K Pittman Jr.Chief Information Security Officer, Los Angeles County, Calif. |
8:00 a.m. |
The Current Cybersecurity LandscapeA briefing on what the global cybersecurity landscape looks like, from ransomware to protecting data and how industry and governments are adapting to new threats. Kevin HaleyDirector, Security Response, Symantec Gina ChapmanSenior Director of Operations, MS-ISAC |
9:00 a.m. |
Creating a Dynamic IT Workforce: Retention, Training, and OutreachHow can counties attract top talent? How can counties keep their experienced IT workforce? How can counties increase minority and female participation in technology and help under-served communities rise up in the information economy? Answer these questions and more during the panel discussion on creating a dynamic IT workforce. Simona RollinsonChief Information Officer, Cook County, Ill. Eric GuthIT Director, Winnebago County, Iowa |
10:00 a.m. |
Networking Break |
10:15 a.m. |
Managing Cyber Incidents: Cyber Exercise DemonstrationWhat decision points would a CIO or CISO face during a cyber incident? DHS will conduct a cyber exercise demonstration that walks participants through a hypothetical incident and opens up key discussion questions around the topic. David SternU.S. Department of Homeland Security State and Local Cybersecurity Engagement Program |
11:15 a.m. |
Managing and Protecting County Critical InfrastructureThis panel will discuss the Internet of Things and other technologies that promise to revolutionize the way counties provide services and build and maintain infrastructure. It will also investigate how but our counties’ critical infrastructure is increasingly at risk of cyber threats. Brian BodorPartner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Brian WittenSenior Director, IoT Security, Symantec |
12:30 p.m. |
Rethinking County Services with 21st Century Technology: Lunch Townhall DiscussionLearn how counties should be thinking about mobile technologies, smart technologies and how data can be used to fundamentally change the way citizens interact with governments. Stephen GoldsmithDirector of the Innovations in American Government Program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Luke NorrisHead of Local Government Solutions, PayIt |
