Securing the AI Supply Chain: Federal Strategies for Safe and Compliant Adoption
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About the Webinar
Federal agencies are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning. As these technologies are integrated into critical workflows, they introduce complex security and compliance challenges throughout the software supply chain. This webinar will examine the key challenges in managing AI/ML integrations across federal workflows.
Join an expert panel as they break down best practices for enhancing governance of AI stacks, mitigating risks, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulations. The discussion will explore how modern tools and techniques can secure not only your code but also your AI models throughout the software supply chain.
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Key Takeaways
- Discover how to protect AI/ML pipelines by detecting risks in open-source components and third-party dependencies.
- Learn best practices to govern AI systems across federal stacks while adhering to frameworks such as NIST and EO 14144.
- Gain insights from leading industry experts into addressing threats and ensuring the integrity of AI/ML models.
Panelists
Chet Hayes
Chief Technology Officer, Vertosoft
For over a quarter of a century, Chet Hayes has been at the forefront of technological innovation, crafting solutions to some of the government’s most daunting challenges. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer at Vertosoft, he’s driving a new era of digital transformation across government agencies through the adoption of emerging technologies.
Before Vertosoft, Chet showcased his prowess at GDIT, a position that saw him merging traditional strategy with cutting-edge digital insights. His leadership at SAIC further solidified his reputation as a tech visionary in technical leadership capacities.
But his journey didn’t start there. Chet’s impressive portfolio also includes strategic roles with industry giants like MarkLogic Corporation, BEA Systems, and Sun Microsystems. Each chapter of his career has been a testament to his ability to not only foresee the technological curve but to apply it in support of the most demanding government missions.
Tyler Walden
Senior Vice President of Product, Sonatype
As the Senior Vice President, Product, Tyler Warden leads the product strategy and vision for Sonatype’s platform that helps engineering teams develop and maintain secure, quality and innovative software at scale. He joined Sonatype in 2022 after serving as SVP of Product and Engineering at Syniti, a data management company. He has over 15 years of experience in product and engineering roles.
Martin Stanley
AI and Cybersecurity Researcher, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Martin Stanley, AI and Cybersecurity Researcher, leads the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) efforts at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Information Technology Laboratory. Martin previously led the Emerging Technology and R&D Program at CISA and the Enterprise Cybersecurity Program at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Prior to his federal service Martin held executive leadership positions at Vonage and UUNET Technologies. Martin co-authored “Digital Health”, an Oxford University Press Publication, and led the 2024 development of NIST AI 600-1 “NIST AI RMF: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile” and NIST SP 800-218A “Secure Software Development Practices for Generative AI and Dual-Use Foundation Models: An SSDF Community Profile.”