Most agencies are deep into the implementation and upgrading of cybersecurity capabilities through the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program after more than five years.

While the first few years of the Department of Homeland Security’s program focused on filling cybersecurity gaps on agency networks, over the last year or two it’s become clear CDM is more than just about data and tools.

In this exclusive executive briefing, the following federal cybersecurity experts share their experiences with the evolution of CDM:

• Bernard Asare, Acting Chief Information Security Officer (SAMHSA), HHS CDM Project Manager, Department of Health and Human Services
• Joanna Dempsey, Director, CDM Dashboard Ecosystem Program Manager, ECS Federal
• Steven Hernandez, Chief Information Security Officer, Director, Information Assurance Services, Department of Education
• Jason Hyer, Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program Manager, Department of Veterans Affairs
• Gary Stevens, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy, Department of Veterans Affairs
• George Young, Vice President, Public Sector, Elastic