Bits, Bytes, and Brainstorming

Registration will begin on Wednesday, November 20 at 12:00 pm.

Calling all IT professionals! Join us for Bits, Bytes, and Brainstorming, an all-day event designed to keep you at the forefront of technology. Engage in sessions covering CJIS technical changes to stay compliant, explore the impact of AI in government, and dive into the future of Zero Trust security, a critical framework for safeguarding digital infrastructure. Participate in a forward-thinking panel discussion on virtualization, and take a midday break with a coffee hour, featuring small group discussions on key topics such as grants, MFA (multi-factor authentication), Microsoft 365, and Zero Trust. Stay informed and collaborate with industry leaders—this event will enhance your knowledge and expand your professional network!

For questions, please contact info@tagitm.org.

Agenda

• 9:00 – 9:30 am – Registration, Networking and Breakfast
• 9:30 – 9:45 am – Welcome and Opening Remarks
• 9:45 - 10:45 am – Zero Trust: Transforming Local Government Cybersecurity
  • Sean Trudeau, VP Business Development, SLED, ITPartners+
• 10:45 – 11:00 am – Break
• 11:00 – 12:00 pm – Welcome to Texas – The Enhanced CJISSECPOL
  • James F. Gore, CJIS ISO – Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety
• 11:45 – 12:15 pm – Lunch
• 12:15 - 12:45 pm – Lunch Sponsor Presentation
• 12:45 – 1:45 pm – Brainstorm over Bites: An In-Person Listserv
  • Topics to include Grants, MFA, Microsoft 365, and Zero Trust
• 1:45 – 2:45 pm – Cybersecurity in the Era of Generative AI for AI
  • Wesley Young, Data Security Specialist - US Public Sector, IBM
  • Emilio Hermoso, Growth Leader, IBM
• 2:45 – 3:00 pm - Break
• 3:00 – 3:45 pm - Virtualization Panel – We Didn’t Pay the Ransom
  • Moderator: Angie Wright
  • Panelist:
    Michael Forsyth
    Chad Williamson
    Shane McDaniel

Registration Information – Opening Wednesday, November 20 at 12:00 pm.

Light breakfast and lunch are included with registration.

• Government Attendee - $75
• Industry TAGITM Member - $100
• Industry Non-Member - $125

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Lunch Sponsor

Table Sponsors