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Transforming Public Sector

Examine the current state of zero trust transformation for agencies and public sector organizations. Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry addresses the threats and power of AI and other innovations as zero trust continues to evolve. 

Get insights from the US Department of Justice on transitioning from perimeter-based security to a zero trust framework, driving efficiency, reducing risk, and optimizing operations.

Jay Chaudhry

CEO, Chairman, and Founder, Zscaler

Jay Chaudhry

Vu Nguyen

CISO, Department of Justice

Vu Nguyen

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Empowering Agencies with AI-Enhanced Zero Trust Strategies

Innovations in Zero Trust

Innovations in Zero Trust

Get details on recent government features rolled out on the Zscaler platform, and a preview of what’s coming in the next 3-6 months.

Dhawal Sharma

SVP & GM, Product Management, Zscaler

Dhawal Sharma

Solomon Adote

Former CISO, State of Delaware

Solomon Adote

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Harnessing Zero Trust and AI to Outpace Cyberthreats

Harnessing Zero Trust and AI to Outpace Cyberthreats

Dive into zero trust + AI advancements that are transforming the cybersecurity landscape and empowering organizations to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Deepen Desai

CISO, Zscaler

Deepen Desai

Rob Bair

CISO in Residence, Zscaler

Rob Bair

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Zero Trust Strategies, Best Practices, and More

Secure Missions, Modernize Operations, and Protect Critical Assets

Applying Zero Trust to Secure Mission Operations Across the DoD

Applying Zero Trust to Secure Mission Operations Across the DoD

Securing mission operations is critical to maintaining national security and operational effectiveness. Get an exclusive look into how the US Department of Defense (DoD) is implementing its Zero Trust Strategy to secure global missions from the homefront to the edge.

Justin Fanelli

Acting CTO, US Navy

Justin Fanelli

Keith Johnson

Director of Defense Solutions, AWS

Keith Johnson

Jeff Berlet

Senior Technology Director – Cybersecurity Division, Peraton

Jeff Berlet

Ryan McArthur

CTO, Public Sector, Zscaler

Ryan McArthur

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Protecting National Assets: An In-Depth Conversation with the Department of Energy

Protecting National Assets: An In-Depth Conversation with the Department of Energy

Securing national assets requires collaboration and expertise from the nation's leading security organizations. Hear from Sandia National Laboratories as they discuss cutting-edge strategies and effective technologies.

Scott Stephens

Chief Solutions Architect, Sandia National Laboratories

Scott Stephens

Jason Crenshaw

Director, Information Security, Sandia National Laboratories

Jason Crenshaw

Pete Amirkhan

SVP, WW Public Sector, Zscaler

Pete Amirkhan

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Modernizing Government

Modernizing Government: Driving Down Cost, Expanding Efficiencies at Scale, and Planning for Resiliency

Modernizing IT infrastructure is essential for government agencies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure resilience. Get valuable insights from public sector leaders who are successfully navigating their modernization journeys.

Chris Soong

EVP and CIO, Huntington Ingalls Industries

Chris Soong

Derrick Pledger

Chief Digital and Information Officer, Maximus

Derrick Pledger

Dr. Joe Lewis

VP, Cybersecurity Solutions Health and Civil Sector, Leidos

Dr. Joe Lewis

Vanetta Pledger

CIO, City of Alexandria

Vanetta Pledger

Jose Padin

Chief Transformation Officer, Public Sector, Zscaler

Jose Padin

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Safeguarding Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

Safeguarding Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

As critical infrastructure—power, fuel, water, transportation, and more—becomes increasingly targeted by sophisticated threats, traditional security can no longer keep up. Explore innovative approaches to fortifying these vital systems against evolving cyber risks.

Rafi Khan

CISO, New Jersey Transit

Rafi Khan

Joe Nguyen

Director, Corporate Information Security, Cybersecurity Infrastructure, Lockheed Martin

Joe Nguyen

Adam Ford

Field CTO, Public Sector, Zscaler

Adam Ford

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NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)

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Implementing a robust zero trust architecture (ZTA) is a nuanced but essential journey for enhancing cybersecurity across federal agencies. Hear the detailed exploration of the NCCOE's ZTA project, showcasing how public and private sector collaboration has led to faster, more effective security.

Alper Kerman

Cybersecurity Engineer and Project Mgr., NCCoE, NIST

Alper Kerman

Bob Smith

Director, Federal Systems Engineering, Zscaler

Bob Smith

Compliance with Zero Trust

Adapting to Evolving Regulatory Requirements with Zero Trust

Navigating Cloud Adoption Journey Through Compliance

Navigating Cloud Adoption Journey Through Compliance

The journey to cloud adoption in the public sector is fraught with challenges, especially when it comes to compliance. Get comprehensive guidance on understanding and navigating the complexities of cloud compliance for federal and state agencies.

Fred Brittain

Executive Advisor, StateRAMP (dba GovRAMP)

Fred Brittain

Brian Conrad

Strategic Global Compliance Initiatives, Zscaler

Brian Conrad

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Hear from leading CMMC authorities as they delve into the complexities of safeguarding CUI. Gain practical approaches and successful strategies for meeting compliance with the new CMMC standards, ensuring your organization is prepared for the upcoming requirements.

Stacy Bostjanick

Chief Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity, Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity, Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer

Stacy Bostjanick

Sam Salinas

Lead, Enterprise Compliance Services, RTX

Sam Salinas

Russ Smith

CTO, Federal, Zscaler

Russ Smith

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Hands-On Labs

Test-drive Zscaler in a guided, virtual hands-on lab

Ready to dive into zero trust? Register for an instructor-led hands-on lab and transform your zero trust and cloud security skills.



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Zscaler for Users
Zscaler for Users

Get an overview of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform and FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and DoD IL5 authorized solutions.

Data Protection
Data Protection

Find out how to best leverage Zscaler Data Loss Prevention to find and protect sensitive data across your organization.

Deception
Deception

Learn how to intercept targeted and sophisticated attacks, stop lateral movement, and contain threats in real time.

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