SANS DHS Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation Award Workshop 2014

This SANS CDM event provides government security managers the opportunity to get the latest status on the DHS Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigiation program and to learn how the early adopters in government are using CDM to increase security, reduce the cost of FISMA compliance and deliver more secure services to the citizen. Featuring SANS experts (e.g., John Pescatore, Tony Sager, Alan Paller). on continuous monitoring, the Critical Security Controls and other similar initiatives, the workshop will also connect attendees with solution providers, system integrators, Continuous Monitoring as a Service providers as well as some of key players in the overall program including DHS and government CISOs. The workshop will bring continued awareness of this important program, provide thought leadership around cybersecurity risks, showcase key solution capabilities/customer success stories and provide connections with interested potential customers.

Agenda
Opening plus Keynote: John Pescatore, SANS Director of Emerging Security Trends in conjunction with Federal Government Representative

CDM Update- Representative from the CDM Program will discuss the Latest Status, Progress to Date, Mechanics of the Program and Future Roadmap

CDM End User Panel- Hear real-world CDM experiences from federal and state users of security products through the CDM Program

CDM Solution Provider Panel moderated by Tony Sager- Hear the detailed stories behind the customer case studies and solutions at work within the first phase of the CDM Program. Major areas of scope include:
Hardware/software Asset Management
Vulnerability Management
Endpoint Sensors
Lunch Networking Reception