Eliminating Vulnerabilities: Legacy Applications and the Modernization of Tennessee's Services

Senior leaders in government in Tennessee explore strategies to modernize legacy systems, strengthen collaboration, and combat evolving threats, highlighting actionable insights for public sector innovation.

Speakers: 

Curtis Clan, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Finance and Administration, State of Tennessee

Keith Nelson, Head of Public Sector Marketing, OpenText

Stacy Hapgood, Partner & Lead Client Partner Tennessee, IBM

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As cyber risks grow and modernization pressures mount, government IT leaders face unprecedented challenges. Learn how to bridge the gap between legacy infrastructure and future-ready security in this critical discussion.

Here are some of the key learnings:

  • Legacy System Risks: Outdated tech requires costly patches and specialized teams, making modernization critical (e.g., Tennessee’s weekly vulnerability scans).

  • Collaboration is Key: Public-private partnerships and cross-agency councils (like Tennessee’s Cyber Security Advisory Council) enhance threat response and best practice sharing.

  • Funding & Prioritization: Redirecting budgets from legacy maintenance to modernization (e.g., cloud migration, AI adoption) unlocks efficiency and security.

  • Local Government Challenges: Scaling cybersecurity maturity across 1,500+ local entities demands outreach, grants, and shared tools (e.g., endpoint detection licenses).


By prioritizing modernization, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and investing strategically in cybersecurity, government agencies can build resilient systems capable of meeting tomorrow’s challenges


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Jennifer Balon Marketing Manager