Secure Federated Communications for Adjacent Federal, State and Local Agencies
In the wake of the Salt Typhoon hack, modern government operations require secure, FedRAMP-compliant communication across jurisdictional boundaries. This session examines why commercial encryption solutions fall short and how enterprise federation architecture meets federal security requirements.
Key Topics:
- Federation requirements for cross-jurisdiction communication
- FedRAMP compliance essentials
- Automated policy enforcement across boundaries
- Classification handling between agencies
- Audit trail preservation
- Data sovereignty controls
Date
- May 20 2025
Time
- 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Other Locations
- 1201 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Speakers
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Chris O’RourkeSenior Worldwide Specialist, Wickr Security, Amazon Web ServicesChristopher O’Rourke is the senior worldwide specialist for Wickr Security at Amazon Web Services, where he focuses on secure, private and compliant communications for government agencies. With over 16 years of experience in education leadership, including a decade as a high school and middle school principal, O’Rourke brings a unique perspective to the intersection of technology and public sector needs. His expertise in driving process improvements, change management and organizational effectiveness translates seamlessly into his current role supporting federated communications across local, state and federal agencies. O’Rourke’s background in modernizing instructional frameworks and implementing digital curricula positions him as a valuable asset in understanding the diverse use cases for secure messaging platforms. His insights into the challenges faced by educational institutions and government bodies make him an invaluable speaker on the future of secure, compliant communication in the public sector.
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Lou GiglioHead of Sales and GTM, Wickr, Amazon Web ServicesLou Giglio is the head of sales and GTM for the AWS worldwide specialist organization, Wickr at Amazon Web Services, where he leads strategic initiatives for secure communications across government and public sector organizations. With over 15 years of executive leadership in federal technology sales, Lou brings extensive experience in building and scaling public sector business units for leading technology companies. His career includes successful tenures as head of federal sales at Zoom and vice president of federal sales at BlueCat, where he demonstrated expertise in developing go-to-market strategies and driving adoption of FedRAMP-certified solutions. His deep understanding of federal procurement processes, compliance requirements, and security frameworks makes him particularly adept at navigating the complex landscape of government technology adoption. Lou’s proven track record in building high-performing teams and developing strategic partner relationships positions him as an authoritative voice on secure communications and digital transformation in the public sector. His insights into federal technology needs and implementation strategies make him a valuable speaker on government modernization and secure collaboration solutions.
