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Why Identity Is the New Front Line for Federal Agencies

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About the Webinar

Vertosoft CTO Chet Hayes and BeyondTrust’s Chief Cybersecurity Technologist Kevin E. Greene discuss the evolving threat landscape and the federal government’s shift toward proactive, threat-informed defense. The conversation explores the growing importance of identity and privilege management in strengthening agency security posture and examines the policy and operational implications of AI and automation across federal networks. The discussion underscores how agencies can modernize security programs by moving beyond compliance-driven models toward intelligence-led, identity-first strategies.

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.

Kevin E. Greene

BeyondTrust, Chief Cybersecurity Technologist

Kevin E. Greene is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and strategist, renowned for championing initiatives that enhance cybersecurity practices to protect the nation against cyberattacks. His expertise has earned him pivotal roles in leading government and private sector organizations, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The MITRE Corporation, OpenText and currently, is the Chief Cybersecurity Technologist, Public Sector at BeyondTrust. Kevin has also played instrumental roles in building cybersecurity programs across government agencies as a program manager.

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.

BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust is the global identity security leader protecting Paths to Privilege™. Our identity-centric approach goes beyond securing privileges and access, empowering organizations with the most effective solution to manage the entire identity attack surface and neutralize threats, whether from external attacks or insiders.

BeyondTrust is leading the charge in transforming identity security to prevent breaches and limit the blast radius of attacks, while creating superior customer experience and operational efficiencies. Our solutions are deployed across all levels of government, including all cabinet level Federal Civilian agencies and over 100+ Defense Department environments.