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BSidesLV 2023,
Aug. 9, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
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Working for the government is great…
When you read that did you think, "I doubt it, no way…" or "Maybe, I guess it could be…"?
There are plenty of stereotypes and misperceptions about working in government from the endless bureaucracy, outdated tech, and more acronyms than anyone can handle. This is your opportunity to hear directly from those who know best the good and the more frustrating aspects of working for Uncle Sam.
Our panel of policy and technical experts will address the rumors and dispel the myths. They will share their firsthand experiences working in a variety of government agencies to support veterans, secure air travel, and protect critical infrastructure. Most importantly, you will learn why they choose to deal with red tape for the rewards of serving in their roles.
Join us for a candid discussion to learn more and answer your questions at the easiest Spot the Fed opportunity ever!
Presenters:
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Tim Weston
Timothy Weston serves as the Director for Strategy & Risk in the office of Strategy, Policy Coordination, and Innovation within the Transportation Security Administration's Office of the Administrator. Mr. Weston also serves as the Cybersecurity Policy Coordinator for the TSA. Previously, Mr. Weston was Senior Counsel for the Security Threat Assessments Division within TSA's Chief Counsel's Enforcement and Incident Management Division. Mr. Weston received his B.S. from Oklahoma State University and his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Mr. Weston also holds a LL.M. in National Security and U.S. Foreign Relations from The George Washington University Law School.
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Chris Paris
Chris is the Acting Director for Cyber Workforce Management at VA. Fueled by a passion to destroy silos (no grain is safe on his watch), much of his work is focused on bringing federal partners together to think and act differently about the challenges facing the cyber workforce. Whether he's leading cross agency projects to pay cyber talent what they deserve, developing tools to open the aperture and on who can work in cyber, or streamlining the process to get your foot in the government door - Chris doesn't shy away from the chance to disrupt the status quo. When not silo-hunting, you're likely to find him taking on new projects at the local rock climbing gym.
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Arun Viswanathan
Arun leads the cyber defense engineering and research group at the legendary Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), where he and his team defend JPLs daring space missions against cyber adversaries. He actively contributes to the security community in his roles as a senior member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the chair of the AIAA Aerospace Cybersecurity Working Group, and a contributor to the IEEE space cybersecurity standard. When he is not working, he loves to explore the great outdoors, read non-fiction, build DIY projects with his kids, and coach his son's soccer team.
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Ayan Islam
Ayan Islam Director, Cyber Workforce Office of the National Cyber Director
Ayan Islam serves as the Director of Cyber Workforce at the Office of National Cyber Director (ONCD) and supports the development of the upcoming National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy. Previously, she was the Associate Policy Director for R Street's Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats team, where she supported the oversight and development of the Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats program, and provided subject matter expertise in public policy strategy development and implementation. Prior to R Street, she was the Critical Infrastructure Portfolio Lead at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and also served as the CISA COVID Task Force Tier 0 Project Lead, Operation Warp Speed Liaison, and Cybersecurity Strategist for the Aviation Cyber Initiative (ACI) during her tenure.
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Steve Luczynski
Steve, aka Spanky, is a former US Air Force fighter pilot who is now the Board Chairman for the Aerospace Village when he's not consulting on critical infrastructure security in his day job. After retiring in 2017, he continued his career in infosec working with the Village, as a CISO, leading a pandemic task force, and finding ways to give back to the security community and promote better collaboration across government, industry, and hackers. He's a big fan of well-made cocktails!
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