CENTREVILLE, VA – November 4, 2025 – ID Dataweb, a recognized leader in identity threat detection and risk mitigation, today announced that Dr. Torsten George, Cybersecurity Evangelist, will participate as a panelist at the Southern California Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit. The event, hosted by Government Technology, convenes public sector leaders and industry experts to discuss emerging threats, strategies, and best practices in cybersecurity.
Session details:
Title: When People Are the Attack Surface: HR, Remote Work, and Insider Risk
Date/Time: November 6, 2025, 11:05 AM PST
Location: Long Beach, California
Panelists: Confirmed session panelists include:
– Albert Arboleda, Chief Information Security Officer, CA Public Employee’s Retirement System (moderator)
– Brendan Daly, Chief Information Security Officer, City of San Diego
– Dr. Torsten George, Cybersecurity Evangelist, ID Dataweb
– Jacob Margolis, Chief Information Security Officer, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
– James Thurmond, Chief Information Security Officer, County of Los Angeles
The Southern California Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit is a premier gathering for IT and security professionals in government, bringing together thought leaders to share insights on managing risk, combating cybercrime, and enhancing resilience in the public sector. Sessions are designed to provide practical guidance and encourage collaboration among state and local government stakeholders.
The panel session will bring together cybersecurity, HR, and legal experts to discuss the complexities of insider threats in a world of hybrid work and shared networks. Topics will include the intersection of HR and cybersecurity, the limitations of monitoring work environments, and emerging threats from both malicious insiders and inadvertent exposures. Dr. George will contribute his expertise on identity security, threat detection, and digital trust, offering perspectives on how government organizations can fortify their defenses while maintaining effective services for citizens.
To learn more about and register to attend the Southern California Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, please visit https://events.govtech.com/Southern-California-Public-Sector-Cybersecurity-Summit/.
About ID Dataweb
ID Dataweb provides identity threat detection and risk mitigation solutions that establish cross-channel digital trust to safeguard against account takeover and other identity-related fraud. As organizations move toward 100% digital interactions with their users, they need to ensure that the digital person on the other end of the line is the physical person they expect, whether a customer, contractor, partner, or employee. ID Dataweb provides a frictionless yet highly secure process to establish digital trust with the user by verifying their identity to the highest level of assurance. For more information, visit iddataweb.com.
Media Contact:
Larry Smalheiser
For ID Dataweb
lsmalheiser@wrightoncomm.com
