As cyber threats become more advanced and more frequent, the security teams that protect our nation’s critical infrastructure, data, and networks are feeling the pressure. Federal Ignite 19, a conference by Palo Alto Networks that focuses on the security challenges facing our government, came to a close last week.
The conference brings together cyber experts from both industry and government and explores the security challenges that come with 5G networks, Zero Trust networking, and the supply chain. With state-based attacks becoming the new norm, it’s important for federal agencies to have the correct tools to fight cyber threats. Lee Klarich, chief product officer, Palo Alto Networks, discussed these issues facing our nation today.
#IgniteYourSecurity at PaloAltoNetworks Federal Ignite ‘19. @SOFTwarfare These agencies are transforming US Security Infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/Ppp7dCaDE1
— SOFTwarfare (@SOFTwarfare) October 10, 2019
“Zero Trust is a security model designed to prevent breaches by eliminating assumed trust in the digital world and instead consistently verify all users, devices, and applications,” says Lee Klarich. #WhatIsZeroTrust #IgniteYourSecurity pic.twitter.com/qc2gBYwtkD
— Palo Alto Networks (@PaloAltoNtwks) October 11, 2019
“A glimpse at the next thing coming for securing the enterprise: IoT security built into the next-generation firewall and delivered as a service,” says Lee Klarich, chief product officer, Palo Alto Networks. #IgniteYourSecurity pic.twitter.com/tQR3YOMltY
— Palo Alto Networks (@PaloAltoNtwks) October 11, 2019
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Ignite 19 highlights the trends and tactics used to combat cyber threats with hands-on workshops and cyber training at the Cyber Range. The Cyber Range lets teams take on actual cyber threats allowing them to practice their cyber strategies.
Ignite also brought together leaders in cyber security and government to discuss the challenges facing agencies. Amit Singh, President, Palo Alto Networks, spoke on the cyber talent shortage, Stuart McGuigan, chief information officer for the Department of State, discussed transformational cyber defense, and Doug Burgman, the Governor of North Dakota, sat on the Cyber Leadership Outside the Beltway Panel to discuss cyber policy.
In North Dakota, we’re making cybersecurity a top priority & working hard every day to lead the nation in protection of our citizens’ information. Great to join @PaloAltoNtwks at Federal Ignite ’19 to discuss our efforts to raise the bar on safeguarding data. #IgniteYourSecurity pic.twitter.com/7zhjceIWFa
— Doug Burgum (@DougBurgum) October 10, 2019
Energized after joining @PaloAltoNtwks at Federal Ignite ’19 to discuss how transformational cyber defense will secure the future @StateDept #IgniteYourSecurity pic.twitter.com/8FIP6e9f67
— Stuart M. McGuigan (@StateDept_CIO) October 11, 2019
“With talent shortages in cybersecurity and government, it’s time for us to consider different ways of dealing with the human capacity challenge that we have,” says @theamitaks. We look to automation and technologies to streamline threat prevention. #IgniteYourSecurity pic.twitter.com/4tEy7AyeZV
— Palo Alto Networks Global Policy (@PANWGovPolicy) October 10, 2019
Attendees of Federal Ignite 19 gained insights from experts on how to arm themselves, their technologies, and their agencies against cyberattacks. By sharing information, discussing cyber trends, and staying current with cyber strategies, the federal government can work to protect critical systems.
