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🚀 Xccelerate 2025 is Almost Here—Are You Ready? 🚀 Government agencies are up against increasingly sophisticated threats, and staying ahead requires innovation, efficiency, and action. That’s where Xccelerate 2025 comes in. Mission success starts with action. Let’s align cybersecurity strategies with government efficiency goals and turn policy into practice. Join #MerlinGroup and our top technology partners on March 11, 2025, at 7:30 AM ET for an event designed to equip government leaders and security professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to modernize, consolidate, and strengthen cybersecurity across the public sector. 🔗 Register now and take the next step in advancing cyber resilience for government: https://lnkd.in/eDbWkzPj #Xccelerate2025 #Cybersecurity #ZeroTrust #AI #ITModernization #Efficiency #Veeam #CyberArk #InfoSecGlobal #Zimperium #PaloAltoNetworks #Qualys #Claroty #ExtraHop #Cribl #ArmisFederal

The conversations are flowing at #Xccelerate2025! Today’s discussions are packed with insights from top cybersecurity leaders tackling the biggest challenges in federal security. 🎤 Post-Quantum Readiness: Experts are diving into how agencies can identify vulnerabilities and transition to quantum-safe cryptography. 🔹 Cherilyn Pascoe, Director, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, NIST 🔹 Landon Van Dyke, Senior Advisor, Emerging Technologies, Department of State 🔹 Taher Elgamal, Partner, InfoSec Global 🔹 Steve Orrin, Chief Technology Officer, Intel Federal 🛡 Next-Gen Security Operations: Thought leaders are sharing strategies for continuous visibility, proactive threat response, and securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments. 🔹 Manuel "Manny" Medrano, Director, Office of Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Department of State 🔹 Ray Romano, Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Threat and Investigations, Department of State 🔹 Alex Kreilein, Vice President, Product Security, Qualys 🔹 Rob Sherry, District Sales Manager - Federal - Next Generation Security, Palo Alto Networks The discussions are bold, innovative, and shaping the future of cybersecurity. Stay tuned for more insights! In the room? Drop a comment with your top takeaway! Nagy Moustafa Troy Stark Vladimir Soukharev, Ph.D. Bill Hawkins Amy N. Mummert Barb Huelskamp Shari LaTour Brenna Plesich #Xccelerate2025 #QuantumSecurity #NextGenSecurity #CyberResilience #MerlinCyber #FederalCybersecurity #PaloAltoNetworks #Qualys #InfoSecGlobal #IntelFederal

What an incredible start to #Xccelerate2025! 🙌 Our CEO, David Phelps, and Josh Linkner set the stage with an inspiring kickoff, with Josh reminding us to “Find a Way.” 🚀 We then heard from our amazing partners and speakers during two dynamic panel sessions, diving deep into some of today’s most critical cybersecurity challenges. 🔹 Securing Every Identity: The Federal Blueprint for Zero Trust Featuring: ✅ Mark Canter, Chief Information Security Officer, Government Accountability Office ✅ Rand Resnick, Director, Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office, DOD CIO, Department of Defense ✅ Matt Tarr, SE Manager, Solutions Architecture, CyberArk ✅ Rahul Dubey, VP, Global Public Sector Solutions, CyberArk 🎤 Moderated by Tom Suder, ATARC 🔹 End-to-End Resilience in the Ransomware Era: Defending Data and Mobile Endpoints Featuring: ✅ Densmore Bartly, Chief Information Security Officer, US House of Representatives ✅ Benjamin Gilbert, Supervisory Cybersecurity Advisor, Region 3, CISA ✅ Mike Damiano, Solutions Engineer, Zimperium ✅ Mark Bentkower, VMCE, CISSP, Principal Technologist, Americas, Veeam Software From Zero Trust strategies to resilience against ransomware threats, these sessions delivered powerful insights and actionable takeaways. What’s been your favorite part so far? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️ #ConferenceHighlights #FindAWay #Leadership #JoshLinkner #Xccelerate2025 #CyberArk #Veeam #Zimperium Ernie Rhyne Dan Tamsett Paul Aubin Matt Cohen Eduarda Camacho Shridhar Mittal Gary Bradt Paul McCloskey Shiva Pillay

We’re thrilled to kick off #Xccelerate2025 and welcome our incredible partners, sponsors, and attendees! Get ready for insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and game-changing discussions. #cybersecurity #xccelerate2025 #zerotrust #ITModernization #veeam #cyberark #infosecglobal #zimperium #paloaltonetworks #qualys #claroty #extrahop #cribl #armisfederal

Zero Trust is the future of federal cybersecurity—but how do agencies turn strategy into action? Join us in-person at #Xccelerate2025, where industry leaders and government decision-makers will explore real-world solutions for operationalizing #ZeroTrust and strengthening cyber resilience. At Xccelerate 2025, you’ll: ✅ Gain insights from expert-led discussions ✅ Discover cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for federal agencies ✅ Network with top minds in cyber innovation Don’t just talk about Zero Trust—see it in action. Secure your spot today! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e6jQH49D 📖 Get a preview—read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eZXCwEi7 #Xccelerate2025 #ZeroTrust #CyberResilience #FederalCybersecurity #MerlinCyber #CyberResilience #FederalCybersecurity #MerlinCyber

🚀 Xccelerate 2025 is almost here—don’t miss out! 🚀 Today is the FINAL day to register for Xccelerate 2025, where top innovators come together to tackle today’s biggest #cybersecurity challenges. Join us as we dive into #ZeroTrust, #AI, #CloudSecurity & more alongside industry leaders and #federal #government decision-makers. A huge thank you to our incredible #partners and #sponsors who help make this event possible! 👏 #CyberArk #InfoSecGlobalFederal #Veeam #Qualys #PaloAltoNetworks #Zimperium #ExtraHop #Claroty #Cribl #ArmisFederal #ForeScout #Intel #EY #BoozAllen Ernie Rhyne Dan Tamsett Paul Aubin Matt Cohen Eduarda Camacho Nagy Moustafa Troy Stark Vladimir Soukharev, Ph.D. Paul McCloskey Shiva Pillay Bill Hawkins Barb Huelskamp Amy N. Mummert Rob Sherry Shari LaTour Brenna Plesich Gary Bradt Shridhar Mittal Casey Jones Matthew Webster Heather Young Nick Murray Jon Wilburn Gregory Nardi Rob Amezcua Kelly Lalumondier Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eDbWkzPj 🔁 Tag a colleague who should be there and share this post! See you at #Xccelerate2025! #MerlinGroup #MerlinCyber

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 #IWD25 and the incredible women driving innovation at Merlin Cyber! 💜💪 We’re proud to foster a workplace where women thrive, lead, and inspire the next generation. Tag a woman in cybersecurity who inspires you! 👇 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenInCyber #Cybersecurity #MerlinCyber

Merlin Labs is bringing live, instructor-led ransomware simulation labs to #Xccelerate2025—and you don’t want to miss it! What’s happening? We’re simulating a full-scale ransomware attack with a live bot-net exfiltrating and encrypting data. You’ll get hands-on experience with top security tools and see exactly how to detect, prevent, and respond to real-world threats. Live Lab Schedule @ Xccelerate 2025 Automated Crypto Discovery & Inventory | March 11, 1:10 PM Uncover hidden cryptographic risks, detect compromised certificates, and neutralize crypto assets exploited in ransomware attacks. Ransomware Protection & Data Resiliency | March 11, 2:05 PM Detect anomalous behaviors, implement preventative security controls, and ensure safe recovery of critical data—even after an attack. Threat Hunting | March 11, 3:00 PM Trace the origins of the ransomware attack, identify hidden threats, and take action to completely eradicate them from the network. Don't miss these hands-on, instructor-led sessions—secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/djhfuWt9 #CyberSecurity #ThreatHunting #Ransomware #Xccelerate2025 #InfosecGlobal #Venafi #CyberArk #Veeam #PaloAltoNetworks #ExtraHop #Qualys #Zimperium #Claroty #Armis #Cribl #Forescout Jeremy Newberry Joe DiMarcantonio, PMP, Miguel Sian, Philip George, Rick Friend, CISSP, Tony Ko

We’re excited to announce #Forescout as a Participating Company Sponsor at #Xccelerate2025! 🚀 As a leader in automated cybersecurity, Forescout is helping federal agencies gain complete visibility and control over all connected devices, ensuring Zero Trust security across IT, IoT, and OT environments. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Forescout at Xccelerate 2025 and learn how they’re securing the federal landscape. 📅 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eDbWkzPj #Xccelerate2025 #Forescout #Cybersecurity #ZeroTrust #DeviceVisibility #IoTSecurity #OTSecurity #FederalCybersecurity #MerlinGroup #MerlinCyber #AutomatedSecurity #SecureYourMission Gregory Nardi, Rob Amezcua, Kelly Lalumondier

We’re excited to announce #Cribl as a Silver Sponsor at #Xccelerate2025! As a leader in data observability, Cribl is helping federal agencies transform security operations with unified data and AI-driven insights. Don’t Miss Their Breakout Session: 🔹Transforming Security Operations with AI and Data ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM Unifying security data enhances threat detection, accelerates incident response, and lowers operational costs by delivering actionable insights. Learn how to improve SOC efficiencies and achieve compliance with mandates such as M-22-09 and M-21-31 through a unified approach to security data. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Cribl’s Josh Brunvoll, Consulting Engineer, on optimizing security operations with data-driven strategies. 📅 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eDbWkzPj #Xccelerate2025 #Cribl #DataObservability #AIpoweredSecurity #ThreatDetection #SOCefficiency #FederalCybersecurity #MerlinGroup #MerlinCyber #Compliance #M2209 #M2131 #SecureYourMission Nick Murray, Jon Wilburn