SPS is hosting a monthly Information Security Officer Roundtable for the Commonwealth of Virginia, bringing together cybersecurity leaders across state and local government to collaborate, share, and strengthen collective security posture. This invite-only forum will be led by Dave Shure, Information Security Officer for the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), who has led SBSD’s journey toward compliance with SEC530 and NIST 800-53 Control Framework.

• Format: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

Why Attend

It is a peer collaboration forum. Participants will:

• Benchmark their security maturity against peers
• Gain actionable templates and artifacts
• Learn directly from practitioners—not consultants

Contribute to improving cybersecurity across Virginia

• Strengthen Cybersecurity Posture – Improve resilience across Virginia state and local agencies
• Accelerate SEC530 & NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Alignment – Share practical, audit-ready approaches
• Promote Reusable Artifacts – Leverage shared policies, templates, and best practices
• Enable Peer Collaboration – Foster open dialogue, benchmarking, and problem-solving
• Enhance Audit Readiness – Move toward proactive, compliance-driven operations
• Address Emerging Threats – Collaborate on evolving risks and response strategies

• Real-world implementation challenges
• Lessons learned from achieving compliance
• Practical strategies for audit readiness
• Framework alignment approaches (SEC530, NIST)
• Peer-driven discussion on emerging threats and solutions

• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Information Security Officers (ISOs) across Virginia state agencies
• County and Municipal IT & Security Leaders responsible for cybersecurity and compliance
• Risk, Compliance, and Governance Professionals aligned with SEC530 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• IT Directors and Technology Leaders overseeing security operations and infrastructure
• Security Architects and Program Managers involved in implementing cybersecurity frameworks

This roundtable is designed for decision-makers and practitioners who are directly responsible for improving cybersecurity posture, managing compliance, and leading security initiatives within the Virginia state and local government.

Roundtable Registration