Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio presents Understanding & Securing Authorities to Operate (ATOs)
Fri, Jul 11
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An Essential Primer for Companies Seeking to Access DoD Networks
Time & Location
Jul 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST
Online
About the event
Join the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio on July 11 for a session addressing one of the most significant barriers to DoD contracting: securing Authorities to Operate (ATO) for network system access.
Whether you're a startup developing cutting-edge defense applications or an established software firm looking to expand into the federal market, understanding the ATO process is crucial for accessing DoD's proprietary network systems and successfully delivering software solutions to our nation's military.
Our expert panel features Tyler Sweatt, CEO of Second Front, and Anthony Macera, program manager for the Open-Architecture, Resilient loT for Operational Networks (ORION) program with the Air Force Research Laboratory .
Together, they will demystify the ATO landscape by:
- Providing an explanation of ATOs
- Identifying which types of companies require them