Date: Thursday, September 12
Time: 12pm-12:45 pm, ET
Government agencies are faced with the challenge of maximizing the effectiveness of their Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems while minimizing costs. This webinar will explore innovative approaches to optimizing SIEM technology to enhance performance, increase capabilities, and reduce operational expenses. Join us as we delve into key strategies and best practices for modernizing your SIEM in the government sector, empowering you to stay ahead of cyber threats and safeguard sensitive information in an increasingly digital world.
Speaker Bios
Alex Burkart
Mr. Burkart is the Operating Group President for Information Solutions and Cyber Security for Koniag Government Services. He has 25 years of hands-on IT and Cyber Security experience, and is an expert in Cyber Security, Cloud, Virtualization, Linux, Unix, and Microsoft technologies. His expertise with Design/Architecture is both broad and deep. He has also managed multiple classified data center integration, large-scale data center migration, and Cyber Security programs for DHS, DOD, NNSA, FEMA, USAID, and others. Mr. Burkart’s skills are leveraged frequently to brief Federal Cabinet Level Agency Executive Leadership from the CIO to Secretary level where he delivers technical information to stakeholders to facilitate effective risk decision making. Mr. Burkart presently runs a portfolio of Cyber and Operations and Maintenance programs across various government agencies performing Policy and Governance, Computer Incident Response and Forensics, FISMA Compliance, Security Engineering, Threat Intelligence, Insider Threat and Counterintelligence, Training and Phishing Threat Reduction, M21-31 SIEM expansion and maturation work and significant O&M programs.
Ed Bailey
Principal Technical Evangelist
Ed Bailey is a passionate engineering advocate with more than 20 years of experience in instrumenting a wide variety of applications, operating systems, and hardware for operations and security observability. He has spent his career working to empower users with the ability to understand their technical environment and quickly make the correct data-backed decisions. At the same time, he has worked with business leaders to balance economic efficiency with the right mix of technical capabilities to meet current and future requirements.
Brian Smitches
Solutions Architect, AWS
Brian Smitches is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) of 3.5 years. Brian supports Federal Partners as a technical advisor when architecting cloud solutions and maturing their offerings and operations. Brian has an interest in Infrastructure as Code, automation, and full stack development.
Brian has an MS in IT and Management from University of Texas at Austin and a BBA in Management Information Systems.
Paul Williams
Vice President of Solutions, KGS
Paul Williams is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology Leadership. He currently serves as the Vice President of Solutions for Koniag Government Services, where he plays a crucial role in driving innovation and delivering effective solutions to clients.
With a Master’s degree in Information Systems, Paul possesses a strong educational foundation to complement his extensive practical experience. His expertise lies in Cloud, Software Development, and DevSecOps, making him a valuable asset in today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Driven by a passion for continuous learning and professional growth, Paul holds several certifications, including Service Oriented Architecture, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), Cloud Architect, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), and Security+.
Paul has a notable track record in implementing METOC (Meteorological and Oceanographic) systems, with over 6 years of experience developing METOC systems for NAVOCEANO and CNMOC. His deep understanding of METOC systems and their applications has allowed him to successfully deliver advanced solutions to clients.