Available on Demand | February 11, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE

The recent pause in government operations has given agencies an opportunity to step back and reassess their modernization priorities. As federal IT leaders plan for 2026, many are taking a fresh look at their portfolios—reevaluating risk, reestablishing momentum on paused initiatives, and sharpening their focus on resilience, security, and mission impact.

Rather than slowing progress, the pause created space for agencies to uncover hidden gaps and reexamine cybersecurity posture. This period of reflection is enabling teams to identify blind spots, surface critical technical debt, and make more informed, data-driven modernization decisions.

Featured Speakers:

Bridget Carper-Arnone, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Department of Energy

Bridget Carper-Arnone
Deputy CIO,
Department of Energy
Jeffrey King, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Jeffrey King
CISO, Securities &
Exchange Commission
Emilio Escobar, Chief Information Security Officer, Datadog

Emilio Escobar
CISO,
Datadog
John Breeden II, Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider

John Breeden II
Contributing Editor,
FedInsider