Presented by CompuNet, with Microsoft & Palo Alto Networks

Explore how to protect user, machine, and AI identities in the modern workplace by implementing layered controls and complementary security processes. This session highlights how a flexible, multi-platform identity strategy—leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, Idera (formerly CyberArk), and related identity and access management technologies—can address evolving security challenges in the age of AI. Learn how Entra ID capabilities such as Conditional Access, identity governance, and workload identities integrate with privileged access management solutions from Idera to create a cohesive, defense-in-depth identity program. We’ll also touch on adjacent controls across endpoint, cloud, and network security to show how these technologies work together rather than in isolation.

  Presented by Jared Mensinger, Sr Solutions Engineer  • DigiCert

Certificate lifetimes are shrinking. Browser requirements are evolving. Machine identities are growing exponentially. At the same time, organizations are beginning to plan for post-quantum cryptography while supporting new AI-driven systems that depend on trusted digital interactions.

These changes are transforming PKI from a traditional security function into the operational trust layer for modern business.

This session provides a practical roadmap for modernizing PKI, improving visibility into machine identities, automating certificate lifecycle management, and building crypto-agility for future cryptographic transitions. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to reduce operational risk today while preparing for post-quantum security and the next generation of digital trust.

  Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council

Identifying the correct candidates to fill IT vacancies is not as simple as posting a job description. This process is often time consuming, tedious, and challenging. An IT leader has a specific set of qualifications for a position, and the candidate pool may not align as hoped. How do you handle this dynamic?

Join the INTERFACE Wyoming Advisory Council for an open panel discussion about finding the right person for your job openings. We will discuss the challenges of limited candidate pools, geography, applicant expectations, and more. The Cheyenne and Fort Collins regions face a different IT hiring landscape than larger cities, but there are encouraging opportunities to build and grow a strong local technology workforce.

Our speakers will share their experiences in hiring and what changes they have made to improve their approach. They will cover strategies for retaining IT staff to ensure long-term cohesion and success. For the IT professional that is looking to advance, join this discussion to hear from hiring managers and gain insight to help you achieve your career goals. Bring your questions for this open discussion with your peers.

Panelists:

• Jesse Ballard, Deputy CIO, University of Wyoming
• Devrim Goktan, Sr Digital Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
• Kristie Twitchell, Chief Information Officer, Trihydro
• Timothy Walsh, Wyoming Cybersecurity State Coordinator, CISA

  Presented by Landra Pierce, Product Strategy Technologist • Veeam

Cyberattacks are no longer a distant threat; they are a reality every IT team must be prepared for. When an attack occurs, your data becomes both the primary target and the key to recovery. Many organizations still rely on backup strategies that are designed for hardware failures or accidental deletions, rather than today’s threats, like ransomware, insider risk, and automated attacks. This disconnect creates vulnerabilities, especially when backups become an overlooked entry point in your security strategy. In this session, we will address these challenges to help you better protect your organization.

This session is ideal for IT professionals who want greater confidence in safeguarding their data and peace of mind. We will examine the most common oversights that leave organizations, including those in government, education, healthcare, and other sectors, exposed to cyberthreats. You’ll discover how teams are advancing beyond basic backup to adopt a cyber-ready approach, including topics like immutability, threat awareness, rapid recovery, and intelligent automation.

Our focus will be practical and grounded in real-world scenarios, and what truly works when pressure is high and time is limited. Because when every minute counts and trust is at stake, data resilience means more than surviving an attack. It’s about protecting what matters most and emerging even stronger.

  Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council

Join us during the lunch hour for Advisory Council Roundtables, an interactive opportunity to connect with council members and peers on a variety of timely industry topics. Move freely between tables, share your perspective, and gather practical insights you can take back to your organization. These conversations are informal, high-value, and designed to spark ideas and connection.

Topics:

• Data Protection in the Age of AI
• Ensuring Security and Compliance with 3rd Parties
• IT Staffing: Onboarding for Success
• Get More Out of Your IT Spending
• Managing Infosec for the Small/Medium Business
• Security Approach in Public Sector
• Security Awareness: What Methods Work to “Secure the Human”
• Zero Trust Strategy: Challenges & Lessons Learned