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From the Winter 2019 Issue

Evaluating the Operational Technology Environment: Improving DHSs Cybersecurity Evaluation Tool (CSET)

Author(s):

Henry J. Sienkiewicz, Adjunct Faculty, Former CIO, DISA, Georgetown and George Washington Universities

Servers, laptops, mobile devices, routers, industrial control systems, fire control systems, elevator operations, are the connected technology components of modern life that perform particular functions, offer ease of use, and that represent risks and vulnerabilities … Read more

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From the Winter 2019 Issue

Increasing the Operational Readiness and Performance of Department of Defense Cybersecurity Service Providers

Author(s):

Cesar Pie, Strategist, CSIOS

Clinton Hackney, Strategist, Defensive Cyber Solutions Branch

Introduction Since its establishment in 2001, the Department of Defense (DOD) Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Program has progressively and systematically matured to become one of the most critical components of the Department’s Defense — In-Depth … Read more

From the Winter 2019 Issue

from the Editor-in-Chief

Author(s):

Adam Firestone, Editor-in-Chief , United States Cybersecurity Magazine | SIX3RO

Hello, At the beginning of 2019, the American cybersecurity community finds itself at a crossroads. Perhaps it might be more appropriate to say that cybersecurity policymakers, technologists, and practitioners find themselves fighting a battle on … Read more

From the Winter 2019 Issue

from the PUBLISHER

Author(s):

Karen Austin, CEO, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

Greetings, Welcome to the Winter 2019 issue of the United States Cybersecurity Magazine! As always, we’d like to take a moment to thank our supporters, members, sponsors, contributors and everyone else who makes the magazine … Read more

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From the Fall 2018 Issue

Cybersecurity Incident Response Planning

Author(s):

Dr. Michael C. Redmond, PhD, MBA, ISO Certifications, CEO and Sr. Lead Implementer and Sr. Lead Auditor , Redmond Worldwide

Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (CIRP) is a crucial consideration for today’s information technology leadership. Attacks are rising in both frequency and severity. The impact is often severe; organizations are disrupted with resulting downtime losses. Although … Read more