Government Cybersecurity Showcase Ohio
Leading Cyber Awareness in the State of Ohio
Event overview
Ohio is fast becoming a national leader in public sector cybersecurity, driven by a surge in innovation, strategic investments, and a unified commitment to protecting critical infrastructure. With cyber threats becoming more frequent and more sophisticated, state and local governments across Ohio are taking decisive action to improve digital resilience. From ransomware prevention to system modernization, cybersecurity is now a top priority—and collaboration across agencies is key to making progress.
The Government Cybersecurity Showcase Ohio is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve. This exclusive, half-day event is purpose-built for public sector professionals looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Attendees will gain practical insights into creating a culture of cybersecurity awareness, addressing Ohio’s unique information security challenges, and exploring innovative tools that support threat detection, response, and prevention.
Don’t miss your chance to connect with government IT and security leaders from across Ohio. Join us to explore cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and share strategies to protect your organization from evolving digital risks. Whether you're focused on IT operations, risk management, or policy development, this event will help you advance your agency’s cybersecurity mission.
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Who will be there?
Share your experiences and collaborate with peers to strengthen cyber resilience, implement innovative security strategies, and drive cross-agency efforts to protect critical government infrastructure and data.
- Collaborate with other senior leaders to share strategies and frameworks for adapting to emerging cybersecurity threats, ensuring robust protection of government systems and data.
- Exchange insights on implementing cost-effective and compliant cloud security measures that balance innovation with fiscal responsibility.
- Participate in discussions on the practical implications of quantum computing and its potential impact on encryption, working together to identify actionable steps toward quantum-safe strategies.
- Engage in peer-to-peer dialogue on enhancing cross-agency cyber resilience, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure and mitigating the risks of ransomware and other sophisticated attacks.
Enhance your team’s expertise, exchange insights with peers, and uncover innovative solutions to strengthen cybersecurity operations and optimize service delivery in the public sector.
- Learn practical approaches for you and your team to integrate advanced threat detection technologies, including AI and machine learning, while exploring the implications of quantum computing for encryption and transitioning to quantum-safe strategies.
- Collaborate with peers on overcoming challenges in securing public cloud environments, maintaining compliance, and adopting zero-trust architectures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepare for the future of security operations by exploring how emerging technologies, like AI-driven analytics and automated threat detection, are transforming threat management and incident response.
- Gain actionable insights from real-world case studies to improve resilience planning, refine risk management strategies, and integrate cybersecurity seamlessly into service design for secure and trusted citizen interactions.
Discover how cybersecurity impacts organizational success, learn to navigate emerging threats, and explore strategies to align security with your team’s goals and operations.
- Understand the latest cybersecurity threats, including ransomware and the potential impact of quantum computing, and how these risks could disrupt business operations and organizational resilience.
- Explore the broader implications of emerging cybersecurity technologies and trends, such as quantum-safe encryption and AI-driven threat detection, on future operational strategies.
- Learn how to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational priorities to protect critical services, maintain compliance, and uphold public trust.
- Gain actionable insights into fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and collaboration across teams, ensuring everyone contributes to proactive risk mitigation.
Featured speakers
Steve Whipkey
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Administrative Services, State of Ohio
Kirk Herath
Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor, Office of the Governor, State of Ohio
Kimberly Roy Wilson
Director of the Office of Information Technology & Services, City of Cleveland
Why attend?
Actionable Insights
Gain valuable insights from keynotes, case studies, and expert panels on how to integrate cyber response into your organizational culture.
Fostering Collaboration
Explore how leaders across government are innovating in the face of limited budgets and increasing threats and how they're maximizing cybersecurity investment with an outcome driven approach.
Unmatched Networking
Meet and connect with fellow government leaders, innovators, and industry experts on topics as privacy awareness, cybersecurity training, ransomware, and addressing cybersecurity risks.
