Chat with Chet
Insights Into Zero Trust and Its Impact on the Public Sector
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About the Webinar
Join Chet Hayes, CTO of Vertosoft, and Gary Barlet, Public Sector CTO of Illumio, for another Chat with Chet where they dive into the world of Zero Trust and its impact on the public sector. The two start by breaking down the concept of Zero Trust, moving beyond just the technology. The conversation then shifts to the challenges government agencies face, particularly with managing East-West traffic within data centers, where threats can spread. They also discuss how AI can play a crucial role in cybersecurity defenses. Tune in to hear their insights and practical advice for navigating these complex issues.
Meet the Speakers
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.
Gary Barlet
Illumio, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer
Gary Barlet currently serves as Illumio’s Public Sector Chief Technology Officer where he is responsible for working with Federal and SLED agencies, contractors and the broader ecosystem to build in Zero Trust Segmentation as a strategic component of the government Zero Trust architecture. Prior to joining Illumio, he served as Chief Information Officer for the Office of the Inspector General, United States Postal Service for almost 10 years. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force where he served as a Cyberspace Operations Officer for 20 years where he held key leadership positions, including on the Air Force and Air National Guard CIO staffs.
Voting is open for the 2025 DefenseScoop 50 Awards. The DefenseScoop 50 Awards honor the remarkable accomplishments of defense visionaries who are spearheading the integration of technology as a critical component in deterring and safeguarding against emerging threats. Gary is nominated for the Industry Leadership Award. Voting closes at midnight EST April 18th.
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.
Illumio
Illumio, the Zero Trust Segmentation Company, stops breaches from spreading across the hybrid attack surface. The Illumio ZTS Platform visualizes all traffic flows between workloads, devices, and the internet, automatically sets granular segmentation policies to control communications and isolate highvalue assets and compromised systems proactively or in response to active attacks. Illumio protects organizations of all sizes, from Federal agencies and Fortune 100 to small business, by stopping breaches and ransomware in minutes, saving millions of dollars in application downtime, and accelerating cloud and digital transformation projects.