Topic: AI, Content Provenance & the Quantum Threat to Federal Trust
As AI, deepfakes, and quantum computing reshape the federal technology landscape, the question of digital trust has never been more urgent. Recent federal legislation is beginning to ask hard questions about how government verifies the authenticity of its own digital content, and this conversation unpacks what that means and more!
Join the ACT-IAC IT Management & Modernization COI on Tuesday, April 14 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET for an In Conversation With session featuring Dr. Babur Kohy, Director of Identity Assurance & Trusted Access Division at GSA, and Victor Foulk, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at CGI Federal, bringing both government and industry perspectives to one of the most pressing trust challenges facing federal agencies.
Together, they will explore:
- What quantum disruption could mean for the future of provenance and authenticity
- Whether industry is ready to support open standards at the federal scale
- How deepfakes, biometrics, and synthetic media are reshaping digital trust
- How agencies should think about trust in an era where “real” can no longer be assumed
This conversation will help demystify the intersection of AI, provenance, identity, and quantum risk, and what it means for the future of trusted federal digital services.
About the Speakers
Dr. Babur Kohy (invited) is the Director of the Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division in the General Services Administration's Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP). He is a results-oriented cybersecurity leader with hands-on experience within multiple cybersecurity domains and extensive experience with deep and dark web techniques for identifying and exploiting dark net gateways as well as deanonymizing criminal identities.
Dr. Kohy Joined GSA OGP in November 2022 as a Chief Cybersecurity Strategist and became the Director of the Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division in August 2024. Aside from leading his division, he serves as the co-chair for the Federal CISO Council Identity Credential and Access Management Sub committee, started the Digital Identity Community of Practice, and led the Government-wide FIDO2 Community of Action initiatives.
Prior to joining GSA OGP, Dr. Kohy served the U.S. federal government in various cybersecurity roles as a private contractor. In this capacity, he has served the Department of Defense, the Counter Narcotics Community, and multiple civilian agencies.
Dr. Kohy has earned a Doctor of Science and Master of Science degree in cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business management.
Victor Foulk leads CGI Federal’s emerging technologies practice, guiding a team of engineers and scientists to drive innovation and efficiency for federal customers.
He launched and sustains enterprise-scale agentic AI platforms at CGI, along with an industry-leading R&D program for applied AI. His team evaluates emerging technologies to deliver real mission impact for government agencies.
A former federal executive and seasoned engineer, Foulk is a key figure in federal AI adoption. He combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to help agencies integrate AI and institutionalize innovation.
Foulk leveraged his ability to understand government leaders’ challenges and align technology strategies to help agencies navigate a major shift in federal AI adoption. By driving meaningful discussions with agency leaders, he bridged the gap between innovation and real-world application, leading to actionable strategies that address resource limitations and ensure secure deployment of advanced technologies.
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