Strengthening and Securing Federal Networks           Through IT Modernization 

The Center for Public Policy Innovation (CPPI) and the Homeland Security Dialogue Forum (HSDF) are hosting a panel discussion for congressional staff and industry executives. It will explore the impact of the recent Executive Order on strengthening the security of government networks and the need to modernize IT across the federal environment. In addition to enhancing cybersecurity, the event will highlight other benefits that can be realized from IT modernization such as gaining cost savings and efficiencies and delivering additional capability across federal agencies.  

The panel will feature several experts including: 

• Mr. Chip Fulghum, Deputy Under Secretary, Management Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (panelist bio)
• Ms. Margie Graves, Administrator and Federal Chief Information Officer (Acting), Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President (panelist bio)
• Mr. Steve Harris, Senior Vice President for Federal Sales, Dell (panelist bio)
• Mr. Joseph Klimavicz, Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice (panelist bio)
• Mr. Luke McCormack, former Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (moderator)