Software Assessment & Asset Management: Critical Tool for Agencies (E264)

Software management presents itself as an easy task: install software, then deinstall it at the end of its life. Unfortunately, the complexity of modern systems has made managing software in enterprise situations more of a nightmare than a walk in the park.

In this week’s episode of Feds At The Edge, government and industry thought leaders share practical approaches to managing software assets, from establishing authoritative data across multiple tools to identifying duplicate software purchased by different departments. Even when tools are duplicative, turning them off can be difficult when they’re embedded in critical systems.

The discussion also explores the challenges of acquiring software during an emergency, the risks of working with unreliable vendors and the importance of having the right processes in place to manage software throughout its lifecycle. They also underscore the risks posed by legacy systems and highlight why continuous, automated approaches are vital for managing software assets effectively.

From knowing what software you have to knowing what you can safely retire, effective software management is essential to keeping modern enterprises secure, efficient and resilient.

Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear how experts are tackling these challenges.

To view this webinar: Software Assessment and Asset Management: A Critical Tool for Agencies.

Featured Speakers:

George Hoffmann

George Hoffman, Deputy Director & Deputy CIO, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Deputy Director & Deputy Chief Information Officer

George Hoffmann is the Deputy Director of the Office of Information Technology and the Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

In this capacity, George is responsible for enterprise development and integration of IT systems to support agency-wide operations, including IT governance and enterprise technology management, business and IT transformation, and risk- based security strategies. He is focused on continual improvements to IT policy and governance that enables CMS’ components to accomplish their mission. His previous leadership roles at CMS include the Acting Director of the Office of Enterprise Information and the Deputy Director for the Office of Technology Solutions. In these roles, George provided oversight of software development, system implementation and operation, shared IT services, infrastructure hosting, networks, technical architecture, financial investments and strategy, and Agile technology solutions in the Cloud. George also served as the Acting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for CMS, where he led the enterprise security and privacy functions with a focus on capability over compliance.

George has over 30 years of experience working in the commercial and public healthcare IT market with a focus in the areas of software development, system integration, data warehousing, and customer service. He is a strong proponent of using Agile methods to increase flexibility, improve quality, and deliver incremental value. George holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Hofstra University.

Deputy Director & Deputy CIO, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Charalynn Macedo

Program Leader for Business Enablement

Charalynn is the Program Manager for Business Enablement within the CIO Program, focusing on the operations and business execution areas that support the Laboratory’s mission. She provides leadership in business IT solutions and technologies, organizing and guiding complex initiatives that align technology investments with organizational and programmatic goals to drive efficiency and value.

Her portfolio encompasses approximately 200 applications, spanning a wide range of institutional business domains, including facilities and infrastructure, safety and health, enterprise reporting, procurement, finance, human resources, asset management, fleet management, and shipping and receiving. She leads a team of 100+ IT professionals and manages an annual base budget of $27 million, with an additional project portfolio of $24 million.

With over 25 years of experience in diverse technology projects, Charalynn began her career as a computer programmer and progressed into technical leadership roles. She is committed to delivering resilient business IT capabilities that support LLNL’s priorities and efficiency goals, leveraging evolving technologies while maintaining a strong focus on security and compliance.

Program Leader for Business Enablement, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jonathan Feibus

Acting Director for the IT Services Development & Operations Division

Jonathan Feibus is the Acting Director of the IT Services Development and Operations Division (SDOD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

The IT Services Development and Operations Division (SDOD) oversees and manages the entire IT service lifecycle, from design through the development process to deployment, and maintenance support. Mr. Feibus has responsibility for the cybersecurity for the entire organization. Previously, Mr. Feibus served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the OCIO for the NRC. Mr. Feibus joined the NRC in 2008 on their operational cybersecurity team.

Prior to joining the NRC, Mr. Feibus worked in the private sector at companies that include the American Institutes for Research and General Electric Information Services and has over 30 years of Information Technology and Cybersecurity Operations experience at businesses large and small. His current work focuses on managing cloud security, cybersecurity automation and risk informed cybersecurity decision making as he works with the NRC transformation efforts to become a modern, agile and innovative modern regulator.

Acting Director, SDOD, OCIO, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

David Klein

Senior Sales Engineer

A 25 plus year veteran of cybersecurity, Dave is a cybersecurity expert who has hosted and participated in cybersecurity newscasts, broadcasts, articles and research.

Dave Klein works with US government and other industry thought leaders on the challenges of securing modern IT environments. He is a globally recognized leader within the industry. Dave Klein is driven by the concept that cybersecurity to be successful, must be tied to agency missions, risk reduction, and the thought that cybersecurity needs to be an enabler not disabler. He also feels cybersecurity must be adoptable by all and emphasizes the importance of being able to reach all skill levels encouraging easy adoption and growth.

Dave has spoken on a wide variety of cybersecurity topics including nation-state espionage, ransomware, crypto-jacking, adopting offensive cybersecurity techniques to optimize enterprise defenses and reduce risk, micro-segmentation, cyber asset management, breach attack simulation, hybrid cloud adoption, Zero Trust, educating on the stages of the cyber security kill chain, understanding interactions between the physical and cyber worlds as it relates to the radicalization and arming of domestic terrorists, understanding darknet criminal markets, and using cyber forensics in real world criminal cases.

Currently working with Axonius Federal Systems, Dave is helping US Federal Agencies, their partners and service integrators by allowing them to mitigate risk and optimize their cybersecurity infrastructure continuously.

Senior Sales Engineer,
Axonius Federal

Michael Kennedy

Moderator & Contributing Editor

Michael Kennedy retired in May 2017 from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). He had an extensive career in the Federal Government, with leadership responsibilities leading to numerous national level roles at the Senior Executive Service level since April 2006. He served in many positions within the ODNI beginning in its first year of operation and culminating in his final assignment as the Deputy Program Manager for Technology and Standards for the Program Manager – Information Sharing Environment (PM-ISE), within the ODNI.

Mr. Kennedy has left an indelible mark of professional accomplishment and Leadership across a broad spectrum of complex issues, most notably in the development of innovative technology solutions and transformative outcomes for the Intelligence Community (IC) during 42 years of total government service in IT and other leadership roles:

Deputy Program Manager for Technology & Standards, ODNI (Nov 2011 – May 2017)
Director, INTELINK, ODNI (July 2008 – Nov 2011)
Chief, Information and Technology, ODNI (April 2006 – July 2008)
Chief, Networks & Operations – Plans, Policy, & Resource; National Air & Space Intelligence Center (April 2003 – April 2006)
Chief, Intelligence Systems Division, U.S. Southern Command (Feb 2000 – April 2003)
Chief, Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS), System Integration Management Office, U.S. Central Command (March 1995 – Feb 2000)
Head of Customer Support & Dep COTR, Supercomputer Center; Deputy Chief – Communications and Networks, Naval Oceanographic Office (Oct 1989 – Feb 1995)
Retired U.S. Navy Captain with over 30 years combined active and reserve duty (1975 – 2009)

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Featured Speakers:

Deputy Director & Deputy CIO, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Program Leader for Business Enablement, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Acting Director, SDOD, OCIO, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Senior Sales Engineer,
Axonius Federal

Moderator & Contributing Editor,
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