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ZERO TRUST GOVERNMENT SYMPOSIUM

  • July 9-10, 2025
  • 151 St George, National Harbor, MD

EVENT OVERVIEW

DSI’s 3rd Annual Zero Trust Government Symposium will gather leaders, experts, and implementers from the DoD, Military Services, USG, Technical Solutions Providers, and Academia to showcase the latest advancements in Zero Trust implementation efforts. Zero Trust, a cybersecurity framework, emphasizes continuous monitoring and constant authentication to protect critical national security information, operating under the assumption that all networks may be compromised from the outset.

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2025 Confirmed SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Agenda Current as of May 8, 2025

  • Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, SES

    Chief Information Officer, US Customs and Border Patrol

  • Dr. Brian Hermann, SES

    PEO Cyber, Defense Information Systems Agency

  • Shery Thomas, SES

    Chief Technology Officer, MARFORCYBER

  • Col Nathan Iven, USSF

    Acting Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, HQ U.S. Space Force

  • Terry Kalka

    Director, Defense Industrial Based Collaborative Information Sharing Environment, DC3

  • Scott St Pierre

    Navy Director of Enterprise Networks and Cybersecurity, OPNAV N2N6D

  • Daryl Haegley

    Technical Director, Control Systems Cyber Resilience, Dept. of the Air Force

  • Harry Wingo

    Former Deputy National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President

ABOUT THE ZERO TRUST GOVERNMENT SYMPOSIUM

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

  • Unleashing the Power of Thunderdome: Advancing Zero Trust Network Access to Meet DoD Cybersecurity Priorities
  • Spearheading Advancements in National Security Through Cyber Policy Leadership
  • Advancing Cyber Efforts Across the Space Force to Ensure Network Security
  • Bridging Security Gaps by Integrating Zero Trust Strategies in IT and OT Environments for Enhanced Cybersecurity
  • Implementing DHS Zero Trust Strategies to Enhance Our Nation’s Security
  • Zero Trust for Critical Energy Infrastructures - How Securing Our Networks Improves Energy Efficiency and Deliverance

For FY25, the Pentagon has sought $14.5 billion for cyber spending, a $1 billion increase from FY24, including $977 million specifically for zero trust. This increase in funding is being reflected in recent updates in zero trust across the DoD, the Services, and industry. The DoD has outlined a strategy to reach “target level” zero trust by 2027, focusing on three key methods: assessing current environments, leveraging cloud services, and deploying purpose-built on-premises solutions. This push for zero trust advancement has shown government agencies to be ahead of corporations in adopting and implementing zero trust security architecture with 72% of government organizations already utilizing a zero trust framework in comparison to 56% of companies. The federal government’s commitment is not just a bureaucratic mandate, it is a strategic response that recognizes the importance of proactive defenses amid an escalating threat landscape. Private and public sector efforts are underway to develop federated identity and access management (ICAM) solutions, along with data tagging standards. Zero trust is not only critical for protecting data but also for safeguarding users, including warfighters, by ensuring secure, real-time mission data while defending against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

This year panels will explore how integrating Zero Trust strategies can bridge cybersecurity gaps in both IT and OT environments, how securing networks is critical for energy infrastructure will be critical to operational success, developments in zero trust cyber policy, and finally, a Joint Service discussion surrounding ZTA initiatives. Attendees will gain valuable insights into enhancing cybersecurity through Zero Trust architectures, achieving optimal protection levels, and integrating full-spectrum cyberspace operations, all shared by senior leaders and leading experts from across the military, industry, and academia.

DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Symposium content and focus areas. We will assemble the most respected minds in the Zero Trust and network security communities, including DoD, Federal, and industry. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all involved organizations and bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.

Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the most complex issues facing the DoD and Federal Government as it relates to zero trust and network security

Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to discover some of the latest operational energy priorities of interest to the DoD and Federal Government.

Influence: Help foster ideas. Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. Our town hall format is your opportunity to address our speakers with questions or comments on the current mission.

DSI’s symposium directly supports DoD & Federal Government priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their organization’s overall mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.

DSI’s symposium will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.

The symposium is open and complimentary to all DoD and Federal Government employees and is considered an educational and training forum.

*Symposium is Closed to The Press/ No Recordings*

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

The 2025 Zero Trust Government Symposium provides opportunities including exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.

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