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Keeping IT Brief
Keeping IT Brief is FORUM’s fast, focused podcast delivering essential insights on government technology, federal modernization, and the evolving GovCon landscape. Each short episode features conversations with industry leaders, government executives, and innovators who are driving mission success through new strategies, emerging technologies, and forward-thinking approaches to public sector IT.
Designed for busy federal and industry professionals, Keeping IT Brief gets straight to what matters—key trends, practical takeaways, and expert perspectives on cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI adoption, cloud advancements, and the policies shaping federal technology priorities. Instead of long discussions, the podcast provides concise, high-value briefings that help listeners stay informed and ready for what’s next.
Whether you support federal programs, lead technology initiatives, work in business development, or simply want to keep pace with the rapid changes across government IT, Keeping IT Brief delivers the insights you need in a format that fits your schedule. Guests include senior government officials, CIOs, CTOs, acquisition experts, solution architects, and strategic voices from across the public and private sectors.
About the Host:
Mary Ann Brown hosts Keeping IT Brief and brings extensive experience in connecting government and industry across technology, policy, and mission-driven initiatives. As Senior Director of Operations at FORUM, she supports collaboration through strategic events, leadership programs, and platforms that elevate critical conversations in the federal space.
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Keeping IT Brief
Securing the Divide: Zero Trust vs. Cross-Domain Solutions with George Kamis
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with George Kamis, Chief Technology Officer at Everfox, to dive into the critical intersection of cybersecurity, zero trust, and cross-domain solutions. With over 25 years of experience in Cyber and Cross Domain Solutions, George sheds light on the common misconceptions surrounding zero trust and its role in government security frameworks. While zero trust is foundational to securing networks, George explains why it cannot address all the security needs for agencies working with highly classified data.
Tune in as George discusses the importance of integrating cross-domain solutions alongside zero trust for comprehensive protection, especially for government agencies like the Department of Defense.
Key Topics Include:
- Misconceptions about zero trust in government agencies
- The value of cross-domain solutions in a zero trust environment
- Challenges agencies face when integrating cross-domain solutions and actionable steps to overcome them
Whether you're in the cybersecurity field or simply interested in the future of government network security, this episode is a must-listen!
George Kamis is Everfox’s Chief Technology Officer. In this capacity, George works closely with Information Assurance industry leaders, government executives, and the executive management team to help guide their long-term technology strategy and keep it aligned with federal and industry requirements.
George brings more than 25 years of experience in Cyber and Cross Domain Solutions and has helped lead Everfox to the forefront of Cyber and Cross Domain product development.
George holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with honors from West Virginia University and holds active membership at Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA).
Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world’s most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 years. As trailblazers in defense-grade, high-assurance cybersecurity, Everfox has led the way in delivering and developing innovative cybersecurity technology. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, Everfox’s suite of cross-domain, threat protection, and insider risk solutions empower governments and enterprise organizations to use data safely - wherever and however their people need it.
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