Secure by Design, Intelligent by Default: Cloud & AI to Empower Government Missions

Federal missions are accelerating – and adversaries are too. In this keynote, Robert “Bob” Costello, chief information officer at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, outlines how cloud-native architectures and AI are modernizing operations while strengthening zero trust outcomes and meeting compliance requirements. Grounding the discussion in real case studies, he’ll share lessons learned on governance, data protection, and responsible AI adoption. Looking ahead, he’ll spotlight emerging technologies and the collaboration needed across agencies, industry, and critical infrastructure. Attendees will gain a pragmatic playbook on what to start, stop, and scale now.