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Please join ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6pm.

We are excited to have Brian Conrad, prior Director, FedRAMP, as our guest speaker. Join us for an engaging presentation from a recognized leader in cybersecurity. 

Event Location:

1680 Capital One Drive
McLean VA 22102
Room 100A

Event Agenda:

6:00 - 6:30pm Check-in and Networking (Food provided - first come, first served)
6:30 - 8:00pm Chapter Meeting
8:00 - Onward Post-Event Social at Starr Hill Brewpub or The Perch (weather dependent).  Both are walking distance. 

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Sponsors are recognized during the event and in our promotional materials. It’s a low-cost, high-impact way to support the community and gain visibility.

Parking Information: 

Please park at the "C2 Garage" that is directly connected to the building where we will have the Chapter meeting.

Topic of Discussion:  Evolving FedRAMP: What the Future Could Hold

Join us for an engaging presentation titled “Evolving FedRAMP: What the Future Could Hold” with Brian Conrad, Former Director, FedRAMP.

There has been a lot of discussion recently about the anticipated changes to the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). This session offers a valuable opportunity to hear from a seasoned professional with direct experience leading FedRAMP initiatives and to engage in a conversation about what the future may hold.

We’ll explore how FedRAMP is evolving, what changes may be on the horizon, and how these developments could impact cloud service providers, federal agencies, and cybersecurity professionals alike.

This is a must-attend for anyone involved in federal cloud security, compliance, or modernization efforts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and network with fellow cybersecurity professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please log in to register. Attendance is free for ISC2 NOVA Chapter members.  Guests of members should register separately.  

Speaker: Brian Conrad

Former Director, FedRAMP

Speaker Bio:

Brian Conrad joined the Zscaler team in April, 2024, bringing with him a wealth of technical knowledge
and leadership experience. Prior to joining Zscaler, Brian served for 20 years in the United States Marine
Corps, telecommunications/Information Technology, government acquisition, and project management.
Upon his transition from active duty, Brian joined Booz Allen Hamilton where spent over seven years
building his IT, cybersecurity, and project management skills supporting various clients across the
Department of Defense including the United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, and the Chief
Information Officer for the Department of Defense. During this time, Brian became recognized as a
cloud computing/cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert within the Federal Government. After Booz Allen,
Brian joined the U.S. Federal government at the General Services Administration in the Federal Risk and
Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) where he served as the Cybersecurity Program
Manager and acting Program Director where he led efforts to increase the number of secure cloud
services available for use by the federal government, continually refine policy, and implement
Presidential Executive Orders and laws pertaining to FedRAMP.

Brian holds an MBA from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary, a senior
executive fellowship from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, an M.S. in
Information Technology Management from the United States Naval Postgraduate School, a B.A. in
History with a minor in Economics from the University of Memphis.