Carlos Rivera,

Carlos Rivera

Senior Analyst

Carlos Rivera is a senior analyst supporting security and risk (S&R) professionals and focusing on Zero Trust strategy, architecture, implementation, and alignment to industry standards. His coverage includes macro- and microsegmentation, Zero Trust network access (ZTNA), and network security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, 802.1X). Carlos advises government and enterprise security leaders on developing plans to implement Zero Trust, selecting cybersecurity controls, and designing Zero Trust architectures.

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May 30th, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Peer Discussions

Maximizing Public Sector Security ROI: A Zero Trust Approach With Limited Resources

The benefits of Zero Trust, including reduced attack surface, mitigation of insider threat, and increased visibility, are difficult to ignore. However, in an era of limited budgets and lean teams, achieving comprehensive security can feel like an uphill battle. Join Forrester experts Carlos Rivera and Joseph Blankenship, along with fellow public sector technology and security leaders, for an engaging roundtable that explores how a strategic Zero Trust approach can be implemented efficiently and affordably to deliver significant security improvements with tangible return on your existing investments. This discussion will delve into how best to optimize your existing resources and prioritize effectively to build a resilient security architecture. This session will be especially valuable for those security and risk professionals tasked with overseeing and implementing Zero Trust as well as other key stakeholders. Please be ready to share questions and experiences with the group.Peer discussions are available exclusively to Forrester Decisions VIP Leaders and Leader license holders for their own participation.
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