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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 AI in the Federal Landscape: Navigating the New Cybersecurity Executive Order
The White House's latest cybersecurity executive order has introduced critical new directives for federal agencies: incorporate AI software vulnerability management into existing processes and share indicators of compromise for AI systems. But as agentic AI and GenAI adoption accelerates across government—often creating complex Shadow IT networks—how can agencies gain the visibility needed to securely integrate these powerful tools?
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Elad Schulman, CEO and Co-Founder of Lasso Security, to unpack the security implications of the new executive order and explore practical strategies for federal agencies navigating the GenAI era.
What You'll Learn:
- The compliance challenges federal agencies face when implementing AI systems
- Unique security risks and considerations for government AI deployment
- Practical steps to align AI security with the new cybersecurity executive order
- How to manage AI vulnerabilities within existing security frameworks
- Strategies for gaining visibility into model-tool interactions across agencies
Elad brings extensive experience as a seasoned tech expert spanning corporate giants and innovative startups. As the leader of Lasso Security—a GenAI security platform that autonomously monitors GenAI interactions and detects risks in real-time—he offers unique insights into the challenges and solutions facing government organizations as they embrace AI while maintaining robust security postures.
With Lasso recently named a 2024 Gartner® Cool Vendor™ for AI Security, this conversation provides timely, expert guidance for federal IT leaders working to balance innovation with security in an evolving threat landscape.
Elad Schulman
Elad is a seasoned tech expert with a wealth of experience spanning both corporate giants and innovative startups. He is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Lasso Security, a GenAI security platform that enhances security posture by autonomously monitoring all GenAI interactions, detecting risks in real-time, and enabling organizations to effortlessly safeguard their GenAI activities.
Lasso Security
Lasso is at the forefront of GenAI security, delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect GenAI applications from emerging threats. With a focus on governance, observability, and seamless integration, Lasso empowers public sector organizations to securely navigate the GenAI era. Lasso was recently named 2024 Gartner® Cool Vendors™ for AI Security.
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