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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Whiting ChrismanSenior Product Manager, Wickr, Amazon Web ServicesWhiting Chisman IV is a senior product manager for AWS Wickr at Amazon Web Services, where he spearheads U.S. federal customer capability development, self-hosted applications and accreditations. With extensive experience in secure communications and mission-critical information sharing, Whiting is at the forefront of developing federated communication capabilities that connect the tactical edge to the cloud. His expertise spans AWS Wickr architecture for data privacy and integrity, as well as implementing real-world solutions for mission-partner coordination. Whiting’s work focuses on strengthening multinational and cross-organizational communication while maintaining robust security postures. His deep understanding of the intricate balance between collaboration and security in federal contexts makes him a valuable asset in the realm of secure communications. Whiting’s insights and innovative approaches to federated communications are poised to significantly impact the way organizations approach secure, mission-critical information sharing in an increasingly interconnected world.
