Nov. 19: GTSC Annual Member Meeting

Kristina Tanasichuk — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 10:30:02 +0000

Members of the Government Technology & Services Coalition for our third annual member meeting to learn about all the services of GTSC, provide your input on our letter to incoming DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson and share your feedback for our 2014-2015 priorities!

Emile Monette, the Senior Advisor for cyber security policy for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), will join us to discuss the agency wide and interagency implementation of cyber security initiatives related to government facilities and acquisition. Linda Mathes, CEO of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region, will talk about the American Red Cross Ready Rating program and its importance to GTSC’s Designation of Leadership Excellence. Jose Arrieta, DHS Ombudsman, will discuss the year ahead at DHS.

Given sequestration, budget cuts and possible future government shutdowns, GTSC is committed to exploring every business opportunity possible for your success. From the Small Business Collaboration Group to forming vigorous Action Groups and developing the Contracting Officers workshop, we’ve accomplished a lot over the past year and we’re excited to keep moving!

Please note: this is a GTSC Member only meeting. Thank you!

Agenda

I. Welcome and overview of GTSC’s 2012-2013: Discussion of Lion’s Den, Mentor and Workgroup activity.

Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO, GTSC
Jon Ostrowski, COO, GTSC
Workgroup Chairs
- Chair, International Initiative: RADM Donald P. Loren, CEO, Old Dominion Strategies
- Chair, Human Capital and Learning: Dr. Sheri Dougherty, President & CEO, DAI
- Co-Chair, DHS Engagement: Sara Kindsfater0-Yerkes, Managing Partner, The Big Brain Co.

II. A View of the Year Ahead

Jose Arrieta, Ombudsman, DHS

III. Meeting the Challenges

Emile Monette, Senior Advisor, Cyber Security Policy, GSA
Linda Mathes, CEO, American Red Cross in the National Capital Region
Bruce Davidson, Director, SAFETY Act Office, S&T, DHS

IV. Government Relations

Incoming Secretary Jeh Johnson
Hill Activity
- Michelle Mrdeza, Partner, Cornerstone Government Affairs & GTSC Founding Strategic Advisor
- Chani Wiggins, President & Founder, Winn Strategies & GTSC Strategic Advisor
Broadening our Base

V. Business Development

Overview of procurements and focus areas for business development
- Bill Carroll, Senior Partner, Strike Force Consulting
- Andrea McCarthy, Senior Director NTT Data
- Tony Sacco, Former Vice President, SAIC

VI. What do you see as our top priorities for 2014-2015?

Key Cybersecurity Issues for Government Contractors

Kristina Tanasichuk — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:00:35 +0000

Dickstein Shapiro LLP and the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) held a webcast, “Key Cybersecurity Issues for Government Contractors.” This interactive program, of particular interest to government contractor compliance officers, CIOs, CISOs, General Counsel, and any other C-suite members, discussed how the federal government is planning on fundamentally altering its acquisition policies to make the cybersecurity of its contractors a top priority.

The discussion included:
– Proposed Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) changes relating to President Obama’s Cybersecurity Executive Order;
– Planned changes to procurement requirements based on independent agency actions;
– Congressionally mandated cybersecurity requirements; and
Ways contractors can prepare for these changes

Speakers included:

Brian Finch, Partner, Global Security, Dickstein Shapiro LLP

Justin Chiarodo, Partner, Government Contracts, Dickstein Shapiro LLP

Emile Monette, Senior Action Officer for Cyber Security Policy, Government Services Administration

Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO, Government Technology & Services Coalition

View the slides here or watch the webinar by clicking the link below.

General Services Administration – GTS Coalition

Nov. 19: GTSC Annual Member Meeting

Key Cybersecurity Issues for Government Contractors