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Achieving Continuous ATO
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About the Webinar
Federal agencies spend many resources seeking Authority to Operate (ATO) approval for their information systems. Unfortunately, these agencies spend the majority of their time gathering the necessary information to create proper ATO packages to submit for approvals in addition to the long lead time the approval process can take.
As a result, federal agencies are looking to make the ATO process more efficient and automated with the development of continuous ATOs and adopting a DevSecOps practice. Join Vertosoft CTO, Chet Hayes, and Harness Field CTO, Nick Durkin, as they discuss and share insights on how to navigate ATO challenges at all levels of government, the benefits of automation as the need for continuous ATO increases, and the importance of adopting risk-based approach to DevSecOps while maintaining speed and agility.
Meet the Hosts
Chet Hayes
Vertosoft, Chief Technology Officer
For over a quarter of a century, Chet Hayes has been at the forefront of technological innovation, crafting solutions to some of the government’s most daunting challenges. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer at Vertosoft, he’s driving a new era of digital transformation across government agencies through the adoption of emerging technologies.
Before Vertosoft, Chet showcased his prowess at GDIT, a position that saw him merging traditional strategy with cutting-edge digital insights. His leadership at SAIC further solidified his reputation as a tech visionary in technical leadership capacities.
But his journey didn’t start there. Chet’s impressive portfolio also includes strategic roles with industry giants like MarkLogic Corporation, BEA Systems, and Sun Microsystems. Each chapter of his career has been a testament to his ability to not only foresee the technological curve but to apply it in support of the most demanding government missions.
Nick Durkin
Harness, Field Chief Technology Officer
Nick Durkin is Field CTO for Harness, the first Modern Software Delivery Platform to use AI to simplify DevOps processes. He is responsible for the organization’s worldwide field engineering team, post-sales engineering team, and a portion of product. He previously held technical and executive roles at OverOps, DataTorrent, and Zelle (Early Warning), where he ran critical infrastructure for the United States government. He also served as lead architect on the Department of Homeland Security’s Financial Institution – Verifying Identity Credential Service (FIVICS) initiative where he developed several patents for anti-fraud technologies, which are currently in use not only by the federal government but some of the world’s largest financial institutions as well. Nick has been recognized for his ability to help multiple early stage companies find market fit, get their first customers, and build a team and strategy for growth and profitability.
Vertosoft
Established in 2016, Vertosoft has been accelerating the adoption of technology in government with its clear focus on reducing complexity and providing scalable, innovative technology solutions that enable government agencies to deliver smarter, client-centric digital transformations, that are cost-effective and user friendly. Vertosoft’s substantial knowledge of the government acquisition lifecycle gives them a unique advantage of driving awareness and discovering distinct access for our suppliers in its desirable market.
Harness
Harness is the industry’s first end-to-end software delivery platform using AI/ML. Harness provides a reliable, safe, and secure way for government enterprises to release applications to production across their respective mission-based architectures. By implementing the Harness software delivery platform, agencies can empower developers to be more productive while maintaining compliance and security through our OPA- based governance engine and custom pipeline policies.