2025 Government Security Forum

Join us for expert-led learning on July 22nd at 10:00 AM EDT | Free Virtual Event in partnership with Carahsoft

Explore all that SANS Government Forum 2025 has to Offer

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Government Expert-Led Sessions

GIAC Certification

CPE Credits

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Network with Industry Leaders

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Watch Recordings Anytime

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Cutting-Edge Solutions

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Actional Security Strategies

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Interactive Q&A

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Career Growth Opportunity

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In Partnership With

We extend our sincere thanks to Carahsoft for partnering with us to bring this event to life. As a leading distributor of cybersecurity solutions, their support in providing a robust virtual platform ensures that experts can deliver critical insights to help safeguard your security programs now and in the future.

Learn from Cyber Experts

Additional speakers to be announced soon!
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See highlights from 2024 Government Security Forum to discover what’s in store for 2025!

In this pivotal discussion, Sounil Yu, Co-Founder and Chief AI Safety Officer at Knostic, leads an expert panel featuring top cybersecurity leaders: Vijay Bolina (CISO and Head of Cybersecurity Research at Google DeepMind), Jason Clinton (CISO at Anthropic), and Matt Knight (Head of Security at OpenAI).

They discussed the importance of domain expertise, carefully curated data, and nuanced permission management in developing effective AI models. Register today for SANS Government Forum 2025 so that you don’t miss out on this year’s expert learnings!

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    2025 SANS Government Security Forum Agenda

    Tuesday, July 22 | Free & Virtual | Earn CPE Credits

    10:00 – 10:10 AM

    Welcome & Opening Remarks

    Matt Bromiley, SANS Certified Instructor

    Kick off the day with opening insights and an overview of the challenges shaping the current public sector cyber threat landscape.

    10:40 – 11:25 AM

    Expert Panel: Operationalizing Zero Trust

    Moderated by Ismael Valenzuela, SANS Senior Instructor

    Join seasoned federal and defense leaders as they share practical steps, real-world wins, and hard-learned lessons in implementing Zero Trust frameworks.

    11:25 – 11:55 AM

    Critical Infrastructure: Understanding the IT/OT Relationship

    Mike Hoffman, SANS Certified Instructor

    As IT and OT converge, so do their risks. This session outlines how public sector teams can bridge knowledge gaps and secure industrial systems in the AI and cloud era.

    11:55 AM – 12:05 PM

    Break

    12:05 – 12:50 PM

    Expert Panel: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure in Hybrid Environments

    Moderated by Jason Christopher, SANS Certified Instructor

    Industry and government experts discuss how to protect operational resilience as industrial systems evolve and integrate with traditional IT.

    12:50 – 1:20 PM

    Featured Session: GenAI in Cyber Defense (Pre-Recorded)

    Sounil Yu, Co-Founder and Chief AI Safety Officer, Knostic

    Discover how AI is decentralizing traditional infrastructure and redefining national resilience in a new age of smart systems.

     1:20 – 2:05 PM

    Expert Panel: GenAI’s Role in Public Sector Defense

    Moderated by Greg Scheidel, SANS Principal Instructor

    Leaders in AI and cybersecurity explore emerging use cases, ethical concerns, and implementation challenges in government and defense applications.

    2:05 – 2:15 PM

    Break

    2:15 – 2:45 PM

    Securing the Supply Chain: SBOMs, Secure-by-Design & More

    Sean Plankey, Global Leader, Cybersecurity Software, WTW

    Learn why today’s supply chain strategies must go beyond compliance and embrace a proactive, secure-by-defa

    2:45 – 3:30 PM

    Expert Panel: Supply Chain Risk Management in 2025

    Moderated by Tony Turner, SANS Certified Instructor Candidate

    Panelists share insights on building visibility, trust, and resilience into every layer of your government supply chain.

    3:30 – 3:40 PM

    Closing Remarks

    Matt Bromiley, SANS Certified Instructor

    Wrap up the day with key takeaways, lessons learned, and final thoughts on what’s next for securing government systems.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the SANS Government Security Forum?

    A: The SANS Government Security Forum is a free, virtual event taking place on July 22, 2025, focused on the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by government agencies. Attendees will gain insights from government and industry leaders, explore case studies, and discover actionable strategies to strengthen cyber resilience across federal, state, and local agencies.

    Q: Who should attend?

    A: This event is designed for cybersecurity professionals working in or with government entities, including:

    • Federal, state, and local government security teams
    • Military and defense cybersecurity personnel
    • Government contractors and integrators
    • Policy makers and compliance officers
    • Anyone interested in learning more about securing government systems and infrastructure, no matter your experience level.

    Q: How many CPE credits can I earn?

    A: You earn 1 CPE credit for every hour you attend live or watch the recordings. For example, a 120-minute session earns you 2 CPE credits. This is a great opportunity to advance your professional development while learning from industry leaders.

    Q: Can I attend if I have a busy schedule?

    A: Absolutely! Sessions are designed to be flexible, and recordings will be available after the event to those who are registered. You can attend live sessions whenever possible and catch up on the rest at your convenience.

    Q: How do I ask questions during sessions?

    A: During live sessions, you’ll have access to a Q&A chat feature where you can submit questions directly to the speakers.

    Q: Is this event open to international government professionals?

    A: Yes! While the forum focuses on U.S. government use cases and regulations, international government professionals are welcome to attend and may find many sessions relevant.

    Q: Who do I contact if I have technical issues accessing the event?

    A: You can contact our support team at support@sans.org for any technical difficulties before or during the event.