1. About Chuck Brooks – Brooks Consulting International
Brooks Consulting international weBsite:
https://www.Brhttps://www.BrooksCi.Com/aBoutusooksCi.
Com/aBoutus
ChuCk Brooks linkedin profile:
https://www.linkedin.Com/in/ChuCkBrooks/
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2. Brooks Consulting International is a Government Relations & Marketing firm
providing digital branding and Subject Matter Expertise, Advice, and Thought
Leadership in the areas of:
Cybersecurity & Homeland Security
Emerging Technologies such as Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum
Computing, Big Data, and Internet of Things
International Government Relations, Marketing and Branding: “How To Do
Business In Washington DC”
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3. Brooks Consulting International Specialized Consulting
Services:
Specialization in Branding and Marketing Services for Cybersecurity and
Technologies Companies
• Brand Ambassador for Digital Influencer Outreach (social media, industry
organizations, media)
• Public Relations
• Corporate Blogging
• Business Development
• Strategic Partnering
• Strategic Planning & Strategy Document Preparation
• Expertise on doing business with Government (Federal, State & Local and
International)
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4. • Event Planning and Production (with Creative Impact Group)
About the Principal – Chuck Brooks
Chuck Brooks is a Technology Evangelist, Corporate Executive, Speaker, Writer,
Government Relations, Business Development, and Marketing Executive. He is also a
Subject Matter Expert, Advisor, and Thought Leader in the areas of:
• Emerging Technologies, Homeland Security,
Internet of Things, Cybersecurity & Homeland
Security, Cloud, Smart Cities, Business Process
Outsourcing, Design Thinking, Digitization, Digital
Media, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing,
Big Data, Digital Transformation, Print, Governance
& Compliance
Career Highlights:
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5. • Chuck was recently named by LinkedIn as a “Top Person you should be following
on Tech issues” out of 500 million members. He is also an advisor to LinkedIn on
emerging Technology and cybersecurity issues. He is a featured SME and have his
blogs published by LinkedIn in 2017
• Chuck is Chairman of the CompTIA New and Emerging Technologies Committee
• Chuck has won the “Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year” at the Cybersecurity
Excellence Awards in both 2016 and 2017
• He has been the Chief Judge for the Government Security News annual Homeland
Security Awards for four years
• Chuck helped stand up the first Office of Legislative Affairs at DHS and was the
first Legislative Director of The Science & Technology Directorate
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6. • Chuck served as Adjunct Faculty for Two Years at Johns Hopkins University
• Chuck was at Technology Partner Advisor to The Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation
• Chuck received two Presidential appointments for Federal Executive Service
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8. Hi Everyone, From time to time we work with complementary firms to help promote their
capabilities because we think very highly of them. Along those lines my good friend and
colleague, Chuck Brooks, been working directly with the LinkedIn Team as a security (Cyber,
Homeland) and emerging technologies (IoT, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, BlockChain) Subject
Matter Expert/Advisor for content for their 500 million members. He is authoring some very
relevant and topical cutting-edge blogs on those topics coming out on LinkedIn soon that are I
think are worth your time to watch out for and read! He is an expert whom I am sure would be
an asset to many of your organizations. Thanks! Best, Courtney B. Spaeth, CEO Growth Period
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9. It was an honor co-presenting with John Perren former Assistant Director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction
Directorate of the FBI, and LTC Scott Appelgate, Strategic Planner, J5, Cyber Policy Division at US Joint Chiefs Of
Staff and Dr. Frederic Lemieux Professor and Program Director, at the National Security Threat Convergence:
Violent Extremism and Cybersecurity event at George Washington University
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10. Article Published by LinkedIn Featuring Chuck Brooks:
5 Tech Voices You Should Be Following on
LinkedIn
by Meghan Brockmeyer
https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/blog/marketing-for-tech-companies/2016/5-tech-voices-
you-should-be-following-on-linkedin
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11. When you’re looking for inspiring and informative professional perspective online, where do you
go? Are there experts that keep meaningful tabs on your industry? Or executives whose insights
you turn to for fresh insights and new ideas? If so, you already recognize the huge opportunity to
engage with, and learn from peers online.
Chuck Brooks – Security Voice and “Government Relations and Marketing Executive,
Thought Leader”
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12. Chuck’s varied security experience is evident in what he publishes. From aviation to public sector,
government to science, his posts take on the multifaceted aspects of cyber security as it relates to
industries/verticals, homeland issues and next-gen technology. Since he’s keen on variety, with
formats ranging from expert Q&As to content roundups, to non-tech posts associated with
topics/verticals he’s covered, his perspective truly stands out.
Tech marketer takeaways: Chuck focuses core content on security, but isn’t afraid to include
content tangentially related to core subject matter (e.g. a post focused on mastering the art of
influence in Washington, D.C.) which incorporates fresh/unexpected content to help keep readers
interested and foster conversation.
Chuck Brooks Speaking at the Duty of Care Conference and at Cyber Aviation event in Washington, DC,
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13. MEDIA Activities:
• Publications/Writings/Interviews:
Published in Huffington Post, Forbes, LinkedIn Marketing (Featured SME on Cybersecurity
and Emerging Tech) Government Security News (featured contributor), The Hill (featured
contributor), Federal Times (Featured Contributor on homeland security issues), Christian
Science Monitor (Member of Passcode Influencers Panel), The Hill, Government Executive,
MIT Sloan Blog, Homeland Security Today, Cygnus Media, BizCatalyst360 (Featured
Contributor), NextGov, Alien Vault (Featured Contributor), Government Technology,
GovExec, High Performance Counsel (Featured Contributor), Brink Risk Management
(Featured Contributor), ITSP Magazine (Featured Contributor), Security Information Watch,
Advisor and Contributor to Cognitive World.
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14. Chuck Brooks as Featured Speaker (partial list of events):
• National Academy of Sciences/FBI Biosecurity Meeting 2016
• USTRANSCOM Cybersecurity Roundtable 2017
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15. • The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) 2017 Mid Atlantic
Conference
• British Embassy 2017 (cybersecurity)
• ACT-IAC Event on Social Media Branding 2017
• Duty of Care Conference 2017
• 10th
Annual Homeland Security Conference (Counter-terrorism magazine)
• George Washington University Cybersecurity event
• Institute of Management Consultants Conference 2016
• Critical Security Controls Editorial Panel, Council on Cybersecurity
• DC Cybersecurity Summit (Securing The IoT) 2016, 2017
• CRM Summit (The Internet of Things, Cyber-Security, and Government Readiness)
2016
• The Astana Economic Forum and Global Risk Expo in Astana, Kazakhstan.
• National Cybersecurity Institute
• University of Chicago webcast on Emerging Technologies
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16. • Webcast Host on Mobile Identity Management
• Global Cyber Threat Summit
• Cybersecurity Summit 2016, 2017
• Kaspersky Cyber Security Conference 2015
• IDGA Homeland Security Week conference
• Homeland Security Professionals Conference 2015
• Secure Cities Conference 2014
• CyberMaryland conference 2014/15,17
• National Press Club, Global Business News events 2014/15,16
• Featured Panelist on Cybersecurity, Open Innovations Forum (MIT Technology
Review co-sponsor)
• Guest seminar lecturer on lobbying and interest groups in the national security
policy process at the National War College of the National Defense University
• Regional Representative 2011, Davos Second World Economic Forum
“Communication on Top”
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18. Brooks Consulting International – European Representation
Ludmila Morozova-Buss Bio.
Executive Partner at Brooks Consulting International (BCI) - a boutique global marketing, branding,
and government relations firm specializing in Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies. In this
role, Ludmila coordinates activities throughout Europe including the development of influencer/
thought leadership campaigns for companies seeking to enhance their digital profiles and
evangelize products and services.
Vice President, Public Relations & Media Communications at Global Institute for IT Management
(GIIM). The GIIM provides a comprehensive set of 32 IT management certificates, imparting a
complete, flexible, and immediately actionable set of best practices by an international group of
over 250 prominent academics, practitioners, and management consultants, to prepare IT thought
leaders and business executives for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In this role, Ms.
Morozova-Buss has global responsibility for establishing collaborative affiliate relationships with
companies, organizations and universities which have benefitted from the GIIM Certification
programs.
With over 20 years' experience in strategic and financial advisory roles focused on Business,
Financial, and Industry Analysis in multi-national environments, Ludmila is uniquely qualified to
facilitate organization transformation demanded of our increasingly interconnected digital world.
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19. Ludmila catalyses individuals and companies to form networked communities with a shared vision
through rapid interchange of ideas to arrive at common purposes. Ms. Morozova-Buss career
includes assignments in Europe, Asia, and the United States developing her multi-lingual ability and
multi-cultural skills leading to her founding and facilitating The Global MegaTrends Roundtable - an
exclusive gathering of Industry Leaders; Students and Teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics; Developers of Products, Markets, Businesses and Economies; Practitioners of
Law and Medicine; Observers and Activist in Geopolitics and Finance; and the Academicians,
Engineers and Entrepreneurs who author the future history of Humanity.
Ms. Morozova-Buss’ leadership in social media is evidenced by her Twitter following
(@TopCyberNews and @TheMegaTrends) and recently was named to Onalytica’s BigData 2017:
Top 100 Global Influencers & Brands.
Ludmila earned her M.S. Mathematics, Samarkand State University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and
her B.A. Accounting with Honours, Banking College, Lviv, Ukraine. She has also earned her
Certification in Banking and Financial Management, Economic Development Institute of the World
Bank, Washington D.C. and has studied Computer Science, MIT, Cambridge, MA (MOOC) and
International Trade and Policy, George Mason University, VA United States.
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20. Thx @ChuckDBrooks for sharing your perspective that RPA = innovation at our @IBM facilitated
#digitalexchange on #roboticprocessautomation.
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21. Professional Activities:
Chuck serves as Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technology Committee, and serves on
Boards to several prominent public and private companies and organizations. He is Advisory Board
Member to The Center for Advancing Innovation Inc., a subject Matter Expert to The Homeland
Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DoD)
sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), and Member,
Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Virtual Reality and
Augmented Reality Working Group
He is a former Technology Partnership Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Chuck
has served in government at the Department of Homeland Security at the Science & Technology
Directorate, at Voice of America (VOA), and also for 7 years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to
Senator Arlen Specter on technology and security issues. He is also former Adjunct Faculty at Johns
Hopkins University, and received his MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago,
B.A, in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in International Law from The
Hague Academy of International Law, Netherlands.
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23. Published Writings by Chuck Brooks (Partial List):
• CHUCK BROOKS, FEATURED HPC CONTRIBUTOR – ADVISER TO LINKEDIN AS CYBERSECURITY AND
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT https://highperformancecounsel.com/chuck-brooks-
featured-hpc-contributor-adviser-linkedin-cybersecurity-emerging-technology-subject-matter-expert/
• Why LinkedIn is an Indispensable Medium for Security Professionals | by Chuck Brooks LinkedIn Marketing
Blog (post has received more than a million views!) https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-
solutions/blog/marketing-for-tech-companies/2017/why-linkedin-is-an-indispensable-medium-for-
security-professiona
• Interview with Chuck Brooks https://scienceofcybersecurity.com/chuck-brooks/
• Hurricane Harvey: Special thanks to the professionals, volunteers helping others
http://www.federaltimes.com/management/leadership/2017/08/29/hurricane-harvey-special-thanks-to-the-
professionals-volunteers-helping-others-commentary/
• Expert Chuck Brooks Offers A Cybersecurity “Cheat Sheet” For The C-
Suite https://highperformancecounsel.com/expert-chuck-brooks-offers-cybersecurity-cheat-sheet-c-suite/
• Rising Tides And Higher Stakes. Cybersecurity Thought-Leader Chuck Brooks In Interview
https://highperformancecounsel.com/new-cybersecurity-stakes-interview-cybersecurity-thought-leader-
chuck-brooks/
• Emerging Technologies For The Public Sector by Chuck Brooks in Cognitive World
http://cognitiveworld.com/article/emerging-technologies-public-sector
• Chuck Brooks Federal News Radio Interview: New administration looks to DC for cyber innovation
https://federalnewsradio.com/whats-working-washington/2017/05/new-administration-looks-to-dc-for-
cyber-innovation/
• Identity Theft, The Not So Hidden Scourge by Chuck Brooks https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/identity-theft-the-not-so-hidden-scourge?
bwf_dp=t&bwf_entry_id=5382&bwf_token_id=17267&bwf_token=QXuSRLGATE0mnNfPwfSTORzj9
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24. • Co-Author of The #CyberAvengers Playbook; The Non-Technical, No Nonsense Guide For Directors,
Officers, and General Counsels https://www2.fireeye.com/OFFER-WP-Legal-Playbook.html
• Blockchain for Government: A Cheat Sheet: http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-
insider/2017/07/blockchain-government-cheat-sheet/139274/?oref=ng-HPriver
• Rising Tides And Higher Stakes. Cybersecurity Thought-Leader Chuck Brooks In Interview
https://highperformancecounsel.com/new-cybersecurity-stakes-interview-cybersecurity-thought-leader-
chuck-brooks/
• A Quick Summary of Recent Cybersecurity Trends & Developments by Chuck Brooks
https://highperformancecounsel.com/quick-summary-recent-cybersecurity-trends-developments-
businesses-law-firms-know/
• Defining and Addressing the Growing Cyber Insider Threat https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/defining-and-addressing-the-growing-cyber-insider-threat
• EXPERT BROOKS ON #CYBERSECURITY: IS WANNACRY RANSOMWARE JUST THE WARM-UP
ACT? https://highperformancecounsel.com/expert-brooks-cybersecurity-wannacry-ransomware-just-
warm-act/
• Time to streamline Congressional oversight of DHS [Commentary]
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/time-to-streamline-congressional-oversight-of-dhs-commentary
• 5 emerging tech key to transportation security [Commentary] http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/5-
emerging-tech-key-to-transportation-security-commentary
• THE GAMIFICATION TREND IN #CYBERSECURITY – EXPERT CHUCK BROOKS TALKS THROUGH THIS
EMERGING SOLUTION FOR CLIENTS HTTPS://HIGHPERFORMANCECOUNSEL.COM/GAMIFICATION-
TREND-CYBERSECURITY-EXPERT-CHUCK-BROOKS-TALKS-EMERGING-SOLUTION-CLIENTS/
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25. • Chuck Brooks Federal News Radio Interview: New administration looks to DC for cyber
innovation https://federalnewsradio.com/whats-working-washington/2017/05/new-administration-
looks-to-dc-for-cyber-innovation/
• Automation technologies and the changing cybersecurity
ecosystem http://gsnmagazine.com/node/48279?c=cyber_security
• Chuck Brooks, The Tech Voice You Should be following: University of Chicago Webinar (YouTube with slide
deck presentation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wk2uMXzS60&feature=youtu.be
• WannaCry ransomware worm attacks the world (Interview Comments by Chuck Brooks
http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/12334948/wannacry-ransomware-worm-attacks-the-world
• CYBERSECURITY EXPERT & HPC CONTRIBUTOR CHUCK BROOKS ON MEETING GROWING SECURITY
CHALLENGES https://highperformancecounsel.com/cybersecurity-expert-hpc-contributor-chuck-brooks-
meeting-growing-security-challenges/
• The Cusp of Technological Transformation http://cognitiveworld.com/article/cusp-technological-
transformation-0
• Technologies And Companies In The Cybersecurity Battleground
https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/technologies-and-companies-in-the-cybersecurity-battleground/
• NCF-DC05 New Leadership At DHS Goes Public On Cyber – DC Update with
ChuckBrooks http://www.logiccentralonline.com/new-cyber-frontier/ncf-dc05/
• Writestream Radio welcomes Cybersecurity Expert Chuck Brooks
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestream/2017/08/30/the-writestream-welcomes-cybersecurity-
expert-chuck-brooks#.WaasLo3XMLA.facebook
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26. • CYBERSECURITY EXPERT & HPC CONTRIBUTOR CHUCK BROOKS ON MEETING GROWING SECURITY
CHALLENGES https://highperformancecounsel.com/cybersecurity-expert-hpc-contributor-chuck-brooks-
meeting-growing-security-challenges/
• Chuck Brooks explains the difference between ICS and IT security http://iiot-
world.com/cybersecurity/chuck-brooks-explains-the-difference-between-ics-and-it-security/
• RANSOMWARE IS SPREADING LIKE WORMS:ARE YOU READY? http://www.nextgov.com/technology-
news/tech-insider/2017/05/ransomware-spreading-worms-are-you-ready/137896/?oref=ng-channelriver
• Homeland Security wins in Trump budget, especially in cybersecurity
[Commentary] http://fifthdomain.com/2017/03/17/homeland-security-wins-in-trump-budget-especially-
in-cybersecurity-commentary/
• The cybersecurity priority for DHS in 2017 http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/the-cybersecurity-
priority-for-dhs-in-2017
• Congress had an office that gave expert tech analysis; let's bring it back http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/306426-congress-had-an-office-that-gave-expert-tech-analysis-lets
• Recent Attacks Demonstrate The Urgent Need For C-Suite Cybersecurity
Expertise https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/recent-attacks-demonstrate-the-urgent-
need-for-c-suite-cybersecurty-expertise
• Meeting Security Challenges Through Vigilance, Readiness and Resilience http://www.brinknews.com/?
p=5052?utm_source=BRINK+Subscribers&utm_campaign=b94043847f-
BRINK_Daily_Insights_28_02_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c3639d7c98-b94043847f-110145109
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27. • The Priority of the Government/Industry Cybersecurity
Partnership https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/the-priority-of-the-government-
industry-cybersecurity-partnership
• Will Vulnerable U.S. Electric Grid Get a New Protection Mandate? http://www.brinknews.com/will-
vulnerable-u-s-electric-grid-get-a-new-protection-mandate/
• Emerging focus on cyber threats to energy
infrastructure http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/emerging-focus-on-cyber-threats-to-energy-
infrastructure
• Congress had an office that gave expert tech analysis; let's bring it back http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/306426-congress-had-an-office-that-gave-expert-tech-analysis-lets
• Creating A Secure Smart City http://www.qognify.com/blog/creating-secure-smart-city/
• Safeguarding Patients and Data In The Evolving Healthcare Cybersecurity
Landscape https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/safeguarding-patients-and-data-in-the-
evolving-healthcare-cybersecurity-landscape
• Technology Foraging for Cybersecurity Solutions https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/technology-foraging-for-cybersecurity-solutions
• And I Think To Myself, What A Virtual World https://itspmagazine.com/from-the-newsroom/and-i-think-
to-myself-what-a-virtual-world
• Cyber Defense in an Imperfect World, a New Approach http://www.brinknews.com/cyber-defense-in-an-
imperfect-world-a-new-approach/
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28. • How The Next Administration Will Reshape DHS http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/how-the-next-
administration-will-reshape-dhs
• Elections at Risk in Cyberspace, Part IV: Securing the Vote | SIGNAL
Magazine http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-elections-risk-cyberspace-part-iv-securing-vote
• The Gender Gap in Cybersecurity Can, and Should Be, Closed http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/the-gender-gap-in-cybersecurity-can-and-should-be-closed
• Gen Touhill brings vision, strategy as nation’s first CISO http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/gen-
touhill-brings-vision-strategy-as-nations-first-ciso
• US must invest more in advanced computing http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/291013-
us-must-invest-more-in-advanced-computin
• DHS cyber role elevated in new
legislation http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/06/15/dhs-cyber-role-
elevated-new-legislation/85934982/
• Safeguarding Patients and Data In The Evolving Healthcare Cybersecurity
Landscape https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/safeguarding-patients-and-data-in-the-
evolving-healthcare-cybersecurity-landscape
• Socializing Citizen Services In The Public Sector http://bizcatalyst360.com/socializing-citizen-services-in-
the-public-sector/
• Embracing Global Public/Private Cybersecurity Alliances https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/embracing-global-public-private-cybersecurity-alliances
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29. • Future Watch – Follow The Tech Leader http://bizcatalyst360.com/future-watch-follow-the-tech-leader/
• 4 steps to a strong incident response plan | CSO Online
http://www.csoonline.com/article/3104203/techology-business/4-steps-to-a-strong-incident-response-
plan.html
• Cyber Defense in an Imperfect World, a New Approach http://www.brinknews.com/cyber-defense-in-an-
imperfect-world-a-new-approach/
• NCF-DC1 Washington DC Cyber News Update With Chuck
Brooks http://www.logiccentralonline.com/new-cyber-frontier/ncf-dc1/
• Ransomware Trending as Weapon of Choice for Hackers http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/ransomware-trending-as-weapon-of-choice-for-hackers
• The Government Explores Artificial Intelligence http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/280481-the-government-explores-artificial-intelligence
• DHS's ongoing challenge: Securing soft targets by Chuck Brooks
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/03/28/dhss-ongoing-challenge-
securing-soft-targets/82350628/
• Creating a digital career path for Native
Americans http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/05/16/creating-digital-
career-path-native-americans/84455826/
• The Internet Of Things (IoT) Has Arrived – What You Should
Know http://infosecurity.ciowatercooler.co.uk/the-internet-of-things-iot-has-arrived-what-you-should-
know/
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30. • NGA's Homeland panel to benefit from Governor Hutchinson’s experience, leadership
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/08/10/ngas-homeland-panel-benefit-
hutchinsons-experience-leadership/88031784/
• DHS cyber role elevated in new legislation
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/06/15/dhs-cyber-role-elevated-new-
legislation/85934982/
• Embracing Global Public/Private Cybersecurity Alliances https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/embracing-global-public-private-cybersecurity-alliances
• The Gender Gap in Cybersecurity Can, and Should Be, Closed http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/the-gender-gap-in-cybersecurity-can-and-should-be-closed
• Digital Convergence and Cybersecurity https://www.alienvault.com/blogs
• The Globality Quotient: Cybersecurity. “Hacked Again” & Women in Digital Universe
http://bizcatalyst360.com/cybersecurity-hacked-again-women-in-digital-universe/
• 4 steps to a strong incident response plan | CSO Online http://www.csoonline.com/article/3104203/techology-
business/4-steps-to-a-strong-incident-response-plan.html
• Pathway To The New Era of Quantum Computing https://ctovision.com/2016/06/pathway-new-era-
quantu m-computing/
• UK/US Cybersecurity Will Thrive With or Without Brexit http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/uk/us-cybersecurity-cooperation-will-thrive-with-or-without-brexitooperation
• Creating a Digital Career Path for Native Americans
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/05/16/creating-digital-career-path-
native-americans/84455826/
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31. • The Rise of the Chief Data Officer https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/the-rise-of-the-
chief-data-officer
• Ransomware Trending as Weapon of Choice for Hackers http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/ransomware-trending-as-weapon-of-choice-for-hackers
• The Government Explores Artificial Intelligence http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/280481-the-government-explores-artificial-intelligence
• The Globality Quotient: Cybersecurity (Chuck Brooks Interviewed) http://bizcatalyst360.com/the-global-
quotient-cybersecurity/
• Chuck Brooks on Cybersecurity: The Weakest Link Will Always Be the Human Element
http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/Chuck-Brooks-on-Cybersecurity-The-Weakest-Link-Will-Always-Be-
the-Human-Element.html
• DHS's ongoing challenge: Securing soft targets by Chuck Brooks
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/03/28/dhss-ongoing-challenge-securing-
soft-targets/82350628/
• Chuck Brooks, Winner "Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year", Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
https://americansecuritytoday.com/chuck-brooks-winner-2016-cybersecurity-excellence-awards/
• 3 of the biggest concerns about external cyber threats Phishing attacks employing malware, especially ransomware, is a top
cybersecurity concern of Chuck Brooks (@ChuckDBrooks), vice president of government relations and marketing at Sutherland Global
Services. “Anyone and everyone is vulnerable,” he said. “The expanding interconnectivity of our devices and the Internet of Things also makes
malware a network threat. And with these kinds of phishing attacks, it is often quite difficult to find and prosecute the perpetrators.”
http://theartofthehack.com/3-of-the-biggest-concerns-about-external-cyber-threats/
• Government R&D can be a catalyst for technological progress http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/267944-government-rd-can-be-a-catalyst-for-technological-progress
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32. • The GSN 2015 Digital Yearbook of Awards- Judge Chuck Brooks Interview
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/55008535/the-gsn-2015-digital-yearbook-of-awards/8
• Key homeland security priorities to watch in 2016
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2015/12/15/key-homeland-security-
priorities-watch-2016/77368604/
• Seven astounding technology trends for 2016
http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/12151224/seven-top-technology-trends-for-2016
• Preparing for the Coming Millennial Workforce https://www.careersingovernment.com/tools/gov-
talk/career-advice/preparing-coming-millennial-workforce/
• HSN Charles Brooks Interview - The Threat Cyber-security Poses to Homeland
Security http://homelandsecuritynet.com/component/contushdvideoshare/player/hsn-tv/hsn-charles-
brook-interview?Itemid=
• The Internet Of Things (IoT) Has Arrived – What You Should Know http://wavefrontonwireless.com/the-
internet-of-things-iot-has-arrived-what-you-should-know/
• 7 Top Tech Trends Impacting Innovators in 2016
http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2015/12/26/7-top-tech-trends-impacting-innovators-in-
2016/
• The alchemy of big data in government http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/263890-the-
alchemy-of-big-data-in-government
• Terror bulletins, alerts or nothing at all: Feds try for happy medium ( Chuck Brooks interviewed)
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/2016/02/08/homeland-security-alerts/79982178/
• The Internet of Things and Cyber- Security: Government Readiness https://www.peerlyst.com/blog-
post/the-internet-of-things-and-cyber-security-government-readiness
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33. • Smart cities, the Internet of Things and the Blue Revolution: http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/254779-smart-cities-the-internet-of-things-and-the-blue-revolution
• Christopher Gorog - CWC Cyber – Conversation with Chuck Brooks
http://www.christophergorog.com/cyber-security/cwc-cyber-1/
• Protecting the Internet of Things and living in Smart
Cities: http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2015/09/24/protecting-internet-
things-and-living-smart-cities/72742172/
• Does Government Need ‘Hardware-Separated’ Operating
Systems?: http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-insider/2015/09/does-government-need-
hardware-separated-operating-systems/121826/
• Winning With Women - an interview with Chuck Brooks:
https://milspray.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/winning-with-women-wednesday-first-male-interview-with-
chuck-brooks-vp-government-relations-marketing-sutherland-global-services/
• The Four Pillars to Navigating Washington, DC (The Hill) http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/washington-metro-news/217783-navigating-the-four-pillars-of-Washington
• Interview with Chuck Brooks on key Homeland Security Issues for 2015 (Government Security News) gsn
2014 digital yearbook of homeland security awards recipients
• Homeland Security Interview by Government Security News on Key issues for
2015 http://blog.securityrecruiter.com/2015/02/gsn-2014-digital-yearbook-of-homeland.html
• Some catalyzing technologies on the government horizon http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/238756-some-catalyzing-technologies-on-the-government-horizon
• Solving Problems with Technology Convergence http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2015/04/02/solving-
problems-with-technology-convergence/#prettyPhoto
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34. • Government prioritizes digital engagement (Computerworld)
http://www.computerworld.com/article/2931835/it-transformation/government-prioritizes-digital-
engagement.html
• Department of Homeland Security Explores Wearables http://www.wearablevalley.co/department-of-
homeland-security-explores-wearables/#more-21
• The OPM breach screams for action | SecurityInfoWatch.com https://www.google.com/webhp?
sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=The+OPM+breach+screams+for+action.
+Chuck+Brooks
• Servicing the Internet of Things and the New Digital
Economy http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/11/21/servicing-internet-of-things-new-digital-
economy/#.VKriQCvF91Y
• Adopting a cooperative Global Cyber Security Framework to mitigate cyber threats (before it is too
late) http://www.voodootec.com/author/chuckbrooks/
• Xerox’s Chuck Brooks: Preparation, Commitment Key for Govt-Industry Cyber
Partnerships http://blog.executivebiz.com/2015/01/xeroxs-chuck-brooks-preparation-commitment-key-
for-govt-industry-cyber-partnerships/
• Carahsoft Citizen Engagement Seminar (Chuck Brooks on Panel)
https://www.carahsoft.com/learn/event/1733-carahsoft-citizen-engagement-seminar
• DHS, FBI stepping up digitization of Records
http://archive.federaltimes.com/article/20140827/BLG04/308270010/DHS-FBI-stepping-up-digitization-
records
• Internet of Things, New Frontier of Technology Convergence
http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/08/27/iot-new-frontier-technology-convergence/#prettyPhoto
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35. • Wearables Bring New Sense of Fashion to Public Sector http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-
insider/2015/02/wearables-bring-new-sense-fashion-public-sector/104679/
• DHS: A decade (and more) of competing congressional oversight
http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140718/BLG04/307180011/DHS-decade-more-competing-
congressional-oversight
• Huffington Post Cybersecurity Industry Interview With Xerox's Chuck Brooks
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-e-finch/cybersecurity-industry-in_2_b_4620232.html?
utm_source=Alert-blogger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Email%2BNotifications
• The DHS's vital role in confronting the threat of pandemics and bioterrorism |Federal
Times http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20141104/BLG04/311040018/The-DHS-s-vital-role-
confronting-threat-pandemics-bioterrorism
• "Why You Should Be Excited About Future Tech"
(InformationWeek) http://www.informationweek.com/strategic-cio/executive-insights-and-
innovation/why-you-should-be-excited-about-future-tech/d/d-id/1114036?
• Dick Tracy and the Benefits of Virtual Government http://government.blogs.xerox.com/?
s=virtual+government
• Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage A Decade After The 9/11 Commission
Report http://www.counciloncybersecurity.org/articles/critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-takes-center-
stage-a-decade-after-the-9-11-commission-report/
• Creating resilience with public/private partnerships—and planning (MIT Sloan
Blog) http://executive.mit.edu/blog/2014/02/creating-resilience-with-publicprivate-partnerships-and-
planning/
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36. • DHS’s Special Partnership with Native Americans (Indian Country
News) http://www.indiancountrynews.com/index.php/news/26-mainstream-politics/13958-dhs-s-
special-partnership-with-native-americans
• TechNOW – Interview with Charles Brooks, VP, Department Homeland Security at
Xerox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8WXYOotJh8
• Homeland Security is Back in the Limelight By Chuck Brooks (The Hill) http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/homeland-security/230788-homeland-security-is-back-in-the-limelight
• Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage A Decade After The 9/11 Commission
Report http://www.counciloncybersecurity.org/articles/critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-takes-center-
stage-a-decade-after-the-9-11-commission-report/#tweet-link
• Transportation security: Back to the future http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/212288-transportation-
security-back-to-the-future
• Chief Data Officers in the Government – What Role Should They Play?
https://government.blogs.xerox.com/2015/02/20/chief-data-officers-government-what-role-should-they-
play/?
utm_content=sf36444741&utm_medium=spredfast&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=Corporate+Cha
nnels&CMP=SMO-Facebook+sf36444741#.VSLkIJh0xdh
• Mining Big Data for What It’s Worth http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/12/05/big-data-what-its-
worth/#.VSLft5h0xdg
• Charles Brooks to present June 26 webinar on evolving DHS role in Strategic Cyber
Operations http://www.gsnmagazine.com/article/41412/charles_brooks_linkedin_homeland_security_dis
cussi
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37. • The public/private imperative to protect the grid by Chuck Brooks (Federal
Times) http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140616/BLG04/306160008/The-public-private-
imperative-protect-grid
• How S&T drives innovation at
DHS" http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140423/BLG04/304230005/How-S-T-drives-innovation-DHS
• “Human Factors” and Biometrics at DHS: http://www.biometricupdate.com/author/chuck-brooks
• The public/private imperative to protect the
grid http://archive.federaltimes.com/article/20140616/BLG04/306160008/The-public-private-imperative-
protect-grid
• Government Security News 2013 Homeland Security Awards (Lead
Judge) http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/39332?c=federal_agencies_legislative
• Securing the Cyber Ecosystem through Protection Projects and Planning (Homeland Security Week
presentation) http://www.homelandsecurityexpo.com/speakerinfo.aspx?tp_spkid=105234
• Tech Interviews Featured on House Homeland Security
Website http://article.wn.com/view/2015/03/13/House_Committee_on_Homeland_Security_Schedule_f
or_March_1620/
• DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson revitalizes the 'One
DHS' vision http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140513/BLG04/305130012/DHS-Secretary-Jeh-
Johnson-revitalizes-One-DHS-vision
• Chuck Brooks interview published in SecurityInfoWatch on the application of lessons learned from last
year's Boston Marathon bombings. "Boston Marathon a case study in lessons learned following last year's
bombing tragedy" by Steve Lasky http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/11416172/boston-
marathon-security-measures-make-for-a-different-event
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38. • DHS as the Epicenter for Cybersecurity in Government (Government Security
News): http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/32882?c=cyber_security
• Native Americans key to border security success http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/immigration/214494-native-americans-key-to-border-security-success
• Government cyber security programs mandated to go commercial (Cygnus
Media): http://mobile.securityinfowatch.com/article/11151600/congressional-hearings-have-called-
attention-to-the-need-for-better-cooperation-between-government-agencies-and-the-private-sector
• Three keys to unlocking tech treasures -- Focus on collaboration, STEM and 'foraging' (Federal
Times) http://www.federaltimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310280011
• Strategic Cyber Operations Webinar: The Evolving Role of Cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland
Security by Chuck Brooks at GWU http://cps.gwu.edu/strategic-cyber-operations-webinar-evolving-role-
cybersecurity-department-homeland-security
• “Why You Should be Excited about Future Tech”. Key topics: The digital age and the Internet of Things;
Health & Medicine; and,
Manufacturing http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr07041401.html
• Public/Private Partnerships
(FORBES): http://www.forbes.com/sites/xerox/2013/08/12/successful_public_private_partnerships/
• Chuck Brooks presentations at Global Risk Expo in ASTANA,
KAZAKHSTAN http://astanaforum.org/2014/events/international-expo-conference-global-risk-expo
• Featured Speaker:Chuck Brooks - Homeland Security Week
2015 http://www.homelandsecurityweek.com/SpeakerInfo.aspx%3Ftp_spkid%3D105234
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39. • Featured Speaker: Homeland Security Week 2014
Conference https://www.asdevents.com/event_speakers.asp?
id=3323&desc=Homeland+Security+Week+2014+Conference
• Using Social Media to Link In to Government: http://bizcatalyst360.com/linking-government/
• Xerox’s Charles Brooks: Gov’t Agencies Seek to Accelerate Record
Digitization http://blog.executivebiz.com/2014/08/xeroxs-charles-brooks-govt-agencies-seek-to-
accelerate-record-digitization/
• The National Press Club Hosts Global Leadership Challenges: Government and Private Sector Leaders Share
Innovation, Talent and Regulatory Strategies (Presenting)
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11609927.htm
• Tech & Innovation thought leader Chuck Brooks joins The Franklin Foundation Board of
Directors http://www.prlog.org/12396042-tech-innovation-thought-leader-chuck-brooks-joins-the-
franklin-foundation-board-of-directors.html
• Interview with Chuck Brooks: Talking LinkedIn Strategy with Mark Amtower |
Hinge http://www.hingemarketing.com/blog/story/talking-linkedin-strategy-with-mark-amtower
• Featured Speaker: 4th Annual Human Cyber
Forensics Conference: https://www.fbcinc.com/e/HCFC/speakers.aspx
• How Big Data Will Revolutionize Aviation Security (Chuck Brooks
Interviewed) http://www.hstoday.us/index.php?id=483&cHash=081010&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news
%5D=32217
• Xerox’s Charles Brooks: Gov’t Agencies Seek to Accelerate Record
Digitization http://blog.executivebiz.com/2014/08/xeroxs-charles-brooks-govt-agencies-seek-to-
accelerate-record-digitization/
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40. • Transaction Processing is at the Root of Data Analytics
http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/06/11/transaction-processing-root-of-data-
analytics/#prettyPhoto
• BizCatalyst 360: Digital Government Yields Customer Service Innovation http://bizcatalyst360.com/digital-
government-yields-customer-service-innovation/
• Government Security News: Charles Brooks, Linkedin Homeland Security discussion leader, to present June
26 webinar on evolving DHS role in Strategic Cyber Operations http://gsnmagazine.com/node/41412?
c=cyber_security
• Digital Government Yields Exciting Innovation http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/05/28/digital-
government-yields-exciting-innovation/
• Transforming US Border Crossing http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/05/21/transforming-u-s-
border-control-processing-through-automation/
• Radio Interview: All things LinkedIn -
FederalNewsRadio.com http://www.federalnewsradio.com/239/3691601/All-things-LinkedIn
• Chuck Brooks interview published in SecurityInfoWatch on the application of lessons learned from last
year's Boston Marathon bombings. "Boston Marathon a case study in lessons learned following last year's
bombing tragedy" by Steve Lasky http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/11416172/boston-
marathon-security-measures-make-for-a-different-event
• DHS's Special Partnership with Native Americans Homeland Security
Today http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/kmd/hst_201310/#/12
• Pausing Before Tapping “Connect:” Can Privacy and
Security ... http://airpatrolcorp.com/2015/01/27/internetofthings/
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41. • The Future of Social Media (Chuck Brooks quote) http://www.business2community.com/social-
media/future-social-media-60-experts-share-2014-predictions-0718083
• Next Practices Institute Events - Executive Next Practices Institutehttp://www.enpinstitute.com/events/
• What Government Agencies Can Learn From The Private Sector
(FORBES) http://www.forbes.com/sites/xerox/2013/10/02/government-agencies-eye-contact-centers-for-
consolidation-3-takeaways-from-the-private-sector/
• Xerox Real Business Radio Online Radio | BlogTalkRadio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/xeroxradio
• Interview - Global Radio Talk Show – Interviews with Business Leaders ... http://globalradiotalkshow.com/
• Xerox exec Chuck Brooks to discuss global cybersecurity threats at MIT Forum
Moscow http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/33583?c=access_control_identification
• Government cyber security programs mandated to go commercial (Cygnus
Media): http://mobile.securityinfowatch.com/article/11151600/congressional-hearings-have-called-
attention-to-the-need-for-better-cooperation-between-government-agencies-and-the-private-sector
• The National Press Club Hosts Global Leadership Challenges: Government and Private Sector Leaders Share
Innovation, Talent and Regulatory Strategies
(Presenting) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11609927.htm
• Mobile Apps Continue to Shape Government Agencies
http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/10/15/mobile-apps-continue-to-shape-government-
agencies/#.VjZQ1_mrTIU
• Combining Legislation and technology for Better Government
Service http://zone.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/355948-combining-legislation-technology-better-
government-customer-service.htm
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42. • Radio Interview: The U.S. Needs a Proactive Approach To Combat
Cybercrime https://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2014/04/16/the-u-s-needs-a-proactive-approach-to-
combat-cybercrime/
• Featured Speaker; Symposium on Homeland Security & Defense
http://symposiumonhomelandsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-Symposium-on-
Homeland-Security__Draft-Schedule-3_30_15.pdf
• Interview with Chuck Brooks The Business Edge |
VoiceAmerica™ http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2186/the-business-edge
• Featured Speaker; The Counter Terrorist magazine http://www.thecounterterroristmag.com/conference/
• Moderator, Technology Conference - Association for Corporate
Growth http://www.acg.org/boston/technologyconference.aspx
• Featured Speaker: 4th Annual Human Cyber Forensics
Conference: https://www.fbcinc.com/e/HCFC/speakers.aspx
• Featured Speaker; The CyberMaryland Conference - Federal Business Council, Inc.
http://www.fbcinc.com/e/cybermdconference/speakers.aspx
• Cybersecurity 2014: Beyond the NIST framework - FedScoop http://fedscoop.com/cybersecurity-2014-
beyond-nist-framework/
• How Wearable Devices Can Transform Contact Center
Operations http://www.customerexperiencereport.com/strategy-and-trends/wearable-devices-can-
transform-contact-center-operations/
• Interview: TechNOW -- with Charles Brooks, VP, Department Homeland Security at Xerox: What are your
Homeland Security
views? http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr01301501.html
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43. • How To Successfully Implement Social Media For Business Development In
Government https://howtomeasuresocialmediaingo2015.sched.org/event/c88310c3c0bb9a12dcc3742b7d
609543#.VSK8z5h0xdg
• Listed as one of the top 50 in "Data Sciences" on LinkedIn “25 Data Scientists Popular on LinkedIn”
Posted by Vincent Granville http://www.datasciencecentral.com/profiles/blogs/25-data-scientists-
popular-on-linkedin
• Keeping Pace With a Streamlined Service Approach
http://www.datasciencecentral.com/profiles/blogs/25-data-scientists-popular-on-linkedin
• Cybersecurity 2014: Beyond the NIST framework http://fedscoop.com/cybersecurity-2014-beyond-nist-
framework/
• Featured Speaker: Social media in Government conference http://aliconferences.com/events/social-
media-in-government_0515/
• CyberTECH Network | Advisors http://cybertechnetwork.org/advisors/
• CYBER CRIME & IDENTITY THEFT IN A GLOBAL BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT http://www.ctcbiz.org/upcoming/flyers/cyber2014/CTC%20Cyber%20Security
%202014%20Outline.pdf xerox | GovCon Executive http://www.govconexecutive.com/%3Fs%3Dxerox
• Chuck Brooks, Featured Speaker at Press Club on Doing Business in Washington, DC Washington '14 March
- Global HR Newshttp://www.globalbusinessnews.net/conf.asp%3Fcid%3D271
• Public/private partnership is key to be competitive in any market. The Know
How http://asiasecuritynews.com/6299/publicprivate-partnership-is-key-to-be-competitive-in-any-
market-the-know-how/
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47. Edward You is a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Biological Countermeasures
Unit. Mr. You is responsible for creating programs and activities to coordinate and improve FBI and interagency efforts to
identify, assess, and respond to biological threats or incidents. These efforts include expanding FBI outreach to the Life
Sciences community to address biosecurity. Before being promoted to the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Mr. You
was a member of the FBI Los Angeles Field Office Joint Terrorism Task Force and served on the FBI Hazardous Evidence
Response Team.
Mr. You has also been directly involved in policy-making efforts with a focus on biosecurity. He is an active Working Group
member of the National Security Council Interagency Policy Committee on Countering Biological Threats and an Ex Officio
member of the NIH National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity. He also serves on two committees for the National
Academies of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Microbial Threats and the Committee on Science, Technology, and
Law’s Forum on Synthetic Biology
June Klein , CEO Technology & Marketing Ventures, Inc; Electronic-
BoardroomTMVi(r) Solutions; EmpowernatorJune(tm) Next Practices;
Chuck and I served as “invite-only, vetted and trusted advisors” to the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation - Technology Partner Network. Throughout the 2year strategic program, Chuck was a
pleasure to collaborate with toward accelerating solutions on a range of global challenges facing the
foundation and its grantees. He was generous in sharing his articles in prestigious publications,
contacts to DC decision-makers and access to his featured speaker and award events.
Currently, I am honored that Chuck chose me to be a manager of his “Emerging & Futuristic
Technologies LinkedIn Group”. Chuck has huge followings on social networks and diligently
responds to his thousands of friends on focused subject matters. He is a holistic thinker grounded in
government, industry and academia leadership. I value any opportunity to work with Chuck to team
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48. with strategic partners that can benefit from scaling my IOT, cybersecurity, resiliency and video
initiatives.
I think very highly of Chuck, both personally and professionally. This is also evidenced by my
recommending him to my UK Merchant Bank’s Virtual Technology Cluster as a speaker and director
of their Cybersecurity program blending entrepreneurial firm innovations with Lockheed Martin’s
product development process.
I am confident that if you hire Chuck for any leadership, director, team, award or speaking slots, he
will contribute to catapulting your success and achieving your goals. Besides his many skills, he is a
very nice person as well. Feel free to contact me if you want any further evidence.
Dexter Ingram
Senior Advisor, INTERPOL
I have had the pleasure of knowing Chuck for over 10 years, since he was at DHS and I was on the
House Select Committee on Homeland Security. He is a consummate professional who has a deep
understanding of the issues,process, and people involved in the world of homeland security and Law
enforcement. His breadth of experience derived from working on The Hill, in government, in
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49. academia, in industry, and with the media make him truly unique. I most highly recommend Chuck
and look forward to continuing working together.
Holger Schulze
B2B Tech Marketing Entrepreneur | Marketing-as-a-Service
Chuck was selected "Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year" at the 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence
Awards. This was quite an accomplishment as the awards were highly competitive with hundreds of
entries and Chuck was one of the leading vote getters overall. This award reflects the information
community's recognition of Chuck's excellence in the cybersecurity and homeland security space. I
follow Chuck's prolific and informative writings and speeches on the topics of cybersecurity,
homeland security, IoT, futurism, and emerging technologies -- many of which are re-posted in our
300,000 members Information Security Community LinkedIn Group. It a real pleasure to endorse
Chuck for his great depth of experience, professionalism, capabilities and for his dedication to
promoting cyber security issues.
Mike Bowers
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50. Former President of Xerox Federal, Federal Government Services Executive & Advisor
It was a real pleasure working with Chuck at Xerox. He served us as a thought leader on technology,
BPO, homeland security and other important issues. He has exceptional depth on complex
technology issues and an uncanny ability to rapidly write penetrating articles that were very well
received in the media and Inside The Beltway. His contacts/relationships at DHS as well as his
Rolodex of those in industry and government is second to none and served his BD colleague well.
Most of all he was a professional and great person to work with. I give Chuck my highest
recommendation.
Thomas A. Cellucci, PhD, MBA
Founder, Chairman & CEO Cellucci Associates, Inc.
It is indeed a distinct pleasure to provide this recommendation for Chuck. To put it simply, Chuck
possesses both the strategic vision and tactical discipline to get results--period. Having said that, his
keen intellect is only matched by his genuine good nature and helpful attitude towards others. I
would recommend Chuck for any business activity he would undertake.
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51. Herbert E. Spiegel, Ph.D,MBA
President & Chief Science Officer at Applied Science & Technology Associates, LLC
Chuck is an excellent source of information on the national and international scene. He is a mentor of
the first order, with respect to the science and political aspects of Homeland Security and the myriad
of issues surrounding that discipline. He is modest in his expertise and easily approachable. He is a
valuable guide, willing to share his vast experience.
Simon Szykman
Chief Technology Officer, Federal Services at Attain
Chuck and I were colleagues when we were both serving at the Department of Homeland Security.
Chuck was a pleasure to work with and is a consummate professional with executive management
and substantive issue expertise, particularly in technologies relating to DHS. Chuck also brings a
special blend of experience to the table, having successfully served in leadership roles in industry, as
well as executive and legislative branches of government. Chuck is a relationship builder, a
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52. "connector" of both opportunities and people. I highly recommend Chuck and look forward to
continuing to work with him in the future.
Admiral Jay Cohen
President at JayMCohen LLC
From my Senate confirmation hearings, through two years of re-inventing the Dept of Homeland
Security Science & Technology Directorate (which was described by the Congress in 2006 as a
"rudderless ship with no one at the helm" and in danger of the Congress rescinding $200M in FY
07), Chuck Brooks as Director of Legislative Affairs at DHS was INVALUABLE to me, the DHS
S&T Directorate, DHS, the Nation AND Congress in making the "reformation" of DHS S&T a
complete success. His Hill/DC acumen, insight, reliability, ability to develop highly effective
congressional interaction/communications is WITHOUT PEER in my nearly 16 years dealing with
senior executive branch officials, industry, academia and the Congress. He has my strongest
recommendation for executive positions of high responsibility in government relations/ business
development. Hon. Jay M Cohen (Rear Admiral, US Navy, ret.)
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53. George Romas
Chief Engineer, Cybersecurity at DXC Technology
Chuck spent some quality time with our small startup company. He opened a lot of doors for us,
providing introductions to potential investors and partners, as well as well-connected individuals on
the Hill. Chuck also provided invaluable assistance in forming our company and product strategy.
Pam Turner
Managing Director at Prime Policy Group
March 23, 2009, Pam managed Chuck directly
Chuck was among the "start-up" team at DHS, and had responsibility for a wide range of complex
issues and challenging procedural situations. His knowledge of the issues, familiarity with the
political process, attention to detail, and his professionalism earned him the trust and respect of his
Congressional contacts, his DHS associates, and all those who sought his counsel and help. Chuck is
a "can-do" person, and I strongly recommend him.
Timothy N. Teen
CEO & Board at InSitech, Inc
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54. Chuck is very knowledgeable in government affairs, the military and security sector and is a diligent
executive who is great to work with.
While at the US Army's Picatinny Arsenal/ARDEC as well as with CVP, my team worked closely
with Chuck in vetting technologies and services with applications for homeland security and defense.
He has an acumen for technology issues, strong knowledge of investment banking/due diligence
processes, and really knows his way around government bureaucracies.
He is a collaborator who is committed to building great relationship and producing results and I most
highly recommend him.
Chuck Brooks References:
* Admiral Jay Cohen (US Navy Ret), former Undersecretary of Science & Technology and the Department of
Homeland Security and former Director of Naval Research for Department of Defense
* Hon. Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security
* Steven Pomerantz, Former Director of Counterterrorism for the FBI
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55. Thursday, June
30, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner •
Learn from Security Experts & Advisors Including:
Chuck Brooks Speaking on Panel 1: Protecting the Enterprise
from the Growing Risk of Security Breaches as it Relates to the Internet of
Things
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56. Meeting: BOARD ON LIFE SCIENCES and BOARD ON
CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Safeguarding the Bioeconomy III
Safeguarding the Bioeconomy III: Securing Life Sciences Data
Speaker: Charles (Chuck) Brooks serves as the Vice President for Government
Relations & Marketing for Sutherland Global Services. Chuck also serves as
Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technology Committee, and he
serves as subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and Security
Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DOD)
sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center
(DTIC). In government, he served at the Department of Homeland Security
as the first Director of Legislative Affairs for the Science & Technology
Directorate. Chuck also spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to
the late Senator Arlen Specter where he covered foreign affairs, business, and technology issues .In
academia, Chuck was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught graduate
level students about homeland security and Congress. He has an MA in International relations from the
University of Chicago, and a BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in
International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law. Chuck is widely published on the
subjects of innovation, public/private partnerships, emerging technologies, and issues of homeland security
and cybersecurity
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58. From “Cybersecurity is Top Business Priority in 2017”
https://www.bebee.com/producer/@dbgrinberg/cybersecurity-is-top-business-priority-in-2017
In assessing the severity of security flaws in cyberspace, I spoke with several experts in the field.
Charles “Chuck” Brooks is the vice president for government relations and marketing for Sutherland Government
Solutions. He served at DHS as the first director of legislative affairs for the Science and Technology Directorate.
He ominously points out:
"The reality is that the more digitally interconnected we become in our work and personal lives, the more
vulnerable we become." -- Chuck Brooks
Mr. Brooks adds: "Mitigating cyber threats will grow as a priority for business, and for us personally, if we are to
commercially function and prosper."
But how can companies successfully mitigate cyber threats?
His advice: "The C-suites and governing boards of corporations will need to invest in better enterprise and
endpoint security to prevent phishing and malware probes by hackers. This will also require better training of
executives and employees in basic information security measures."
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59. Chuck Brooks wins Marketer of the Year at 2017
Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Thu, 2017-02-09 01:49 PM
Chuck Brooks, Vice President at Sutherland Government Solutions, and Chairman of The New Emerging Technologies Committee for
CompTIA, was named winner of Cybersecurity Marketer of The Year at the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.
The 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards recognize companies, products and individuals that demonstrate excellence, innovation
and leadership in information security. The finalists and winners were selected based on the strength of their nomination and the
popular vote by members of the Information Security Community (both ratings and comments).
Brooks
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60. “Congratulations to Chuck Brooks for winning the Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year category in the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence
Awards,” said Holger Schulze, founder of the 350,000 member Information Security Community on LinkedIn which organizes the
awards program. “With over 450 entries, the 2017 awards are highly competitive. All winners and finalists reflect the very best in
leadership, excellence and innovation in today's cybersecurity industry.”
Chuck's thought leadership writings on cybersecurity have helped shape the public policy debate as he is respected in industry, in
the Federal Government, academia, and on Capitol Hill. He has been a force in discussing, advocating, promoting cybersecurity
issues across digital media, at events, in professional forums, and with a variety of public policy organizations.
He has been a leading evangelist for cybersecurity, homeland security, and emerging technologies in both the public and private
sectors. He was selected by LinkedIn as “One of the Top 5 Tech People to Follow On LinkedIn” by LinkedIn. He has been a featured
speaker at numerous events and conferences. He recently presented at a workshop sponsored by The National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Securing Life Sciences Data. He recently spoke at
George Washington University event about the Cyber Threat Spectrum, will be participating soon at USTRANSCOM Senior Leader
Cyber Security Roundtable.
Chuck has authored numerous articles focusing on cybersecurity, homeland security and technology innovation for many
publications including Forbes, Huffington Post, The Hill, Federal Times, IT Security Planet, Bizcatalyst 360, Next Gov, Alien Vault,
Gov Tech, MIT Sloan Blog, Government Security News, and Brink. Chuck is a pioneer in social media with over 32,000 followers on
LinkedIn and a global following and has brought significant attention to cyber issues from his frequent posts and commentaries. He
has been involved as a judge for the past four years as a Judge for Government Security News’ Annual Homeland Security Awards.
As a senior executive in government relations, marketing, and management, Chuck brings a unique experience from service in the
public sector, academia, and industry. He serves on a variety of boards, many of them philanthropic. He brings a substantive
knowledge on a broad range of cyber issues and a special subject matter expertise of cybersecurity and homeland security in
government that have benefited both the not-for-profit, public, and commercial sectors.
Chuck is one of the original “plank holders” at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Admiral Jay Cohen, former Under
Secretary for Science & Technology at DHS stated “Chuck Brooks. as Director of Legislative Affairs at DHS, was INVALUABLE to me,
the DHS S&T Directorate, DHS, the Nation AND Congress in making the "reformation" of DHS S&T a complete success. His Hill/DC
acumen, insight, reliability, ability to develop highly effective congressional interaction/communications is WITHOUT PEER in my
nearly 16 years dealing with senior executive branch officials, industry, academia and the Congress.”
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61. Dexter Ingram, Senior Advisor to Interpol, said the following about Chuck “he is a consummate professional who has a deep
understanding of the issues, process, and people involved in the world of homeland security and Law enforcement. His breadth of
experience derived from working on The Hill, in government, in academia, in industry, and with the media make him truly unique.”
Chuck worked for many years on Capitol Hill for the late Senator Arlen Specter and covered national security, foreign affairs, and
technology issues. He also was a member of the Adjunct Faculty at John Hopkins University where taught homeland security for two
years. He has advised a multitude of organizations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Cyber Resilience Institute,
and the Center for Advancing Innovation. He also serves as Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technologies Committee,
and is a member of the AFCEA Cybersecurity Committee. He is on the Board of Advisors for CyberTech, and on the Board of
Directors at Bravatek, and the Cyber Resilience Institute. He is an advisor to R & D cybersecurity company Inzero Systems. He is a
subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DoD)
sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC. Chuck also serves as a Christian Science Monitor
“Passcode Influencers Panel member” on Information Security. He has a BA from DePauw University and an MA from the University
of Chicago.
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• Christian Science Monitor’s Passcode Influencers gathered
from 120 experts from across government, the private sector, research, and the
privacy advocacy community
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62. Navigating the four pillars of
Washington
By Chuck Brooks, contributor
Washington is an eclectic city. It is a metropolis that is thriving economically and socially. Its architectural
design is modeled after Paris and it is certainly a city of cultural diversity and historically interesting
neighborhoods. Visually, the site of the monuments reflecting against the panoramic backdrop of the
Potomac River is memorable for both visitors and native Washingtonians alike.
It is really a city like no other city in America. Although it may be geographically small, Washington
serves as the engine of government, an anchor of global financial policy and representation, a seat of
institutionalized policymaking organizations, and as a growing center for business, especially in high
tech.
When I first came to Washington, I was overwhelmed by the intensity of life "inside the Beltway." I was
enamored with all it had to offer ("Potomac Fever") but uncertain how to navigate it and decipher how
things worked. Looking back, I would like to offer structure and pathways for others contemplating a
public service career or seeking to accomplish tangible objectives for policy and/or business purposes in
the nation's capital.
There are four pillars that comprise the foundation of the operational world of Washington: government
(executive, judicial and legislative branches); commercial (business, including global financial
institutions; policy: (academia, think tanks and associations/organizations); and media (old and new).
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63. These pillars function both individually and collectively. They are intertwined and to be effective, it is
essential to understand their roles and impact on what you hope to accomplish. Understanding and
gaining experience within these pillars that comprise the operational system of Washington takes focus
and time. Success can be realized by navigating the pillars and establishing a strategy of strategic
relationship building and connecting.
Government: There has never been any doubt that government and politics make Washington tick.
Government is not only the basis for tens of thousands of jobs in the area, but it also serves as the
fulcrum for evolving and communicating domestic and international policies. Government is the center
for laws and executive orders overseeing all aspects of our daily life and our professions. The Pentagon,
intelligence agencies, and Department of Homeland Security are all based in Washington because it is
the epicenter of power and decision-making. Government in Washington is by design structured as a
system of check and balances. An understanding of how the various branches of government function is
essential to influencing any regulatory outcome whether it be energy, healthcare or a national security
issue. Working on Capitol Hill is invaluable experience and connects to all the pillars and is a special
pedigree for mobility in one's career.
Commercial: Although it is not a financial center like New York, Washington has been transforming over
the years as a commercial hub. The World Bank, Federal Reserve, International Financial Corporation
and the Chamber of Commerce are some of the organizations headquartered in the city. Many
corporations have also relocated to the area to be near the action and position themselves for
government and commercial opportunities. Both Virginia and Maryland have established high-tech
corridors close to the city for those reasons. The international community with their embassies and trade
groups increasingly see Washington as a growing center for commerce.
Policy: It is not only the pillars of business and government that are cogs in the machine. Policy
organizations (such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Brookings Institution, the
Heritage Foundation, the American Enterprise Institute and the Aspen Institute) that provide issue
expertise, training and solutions are really the enabling fuel. A myriad of think tanks offer the latest
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64. insights in domestic and global events on a regular basis. Top local universities (such as Johns
Hopkins's School of Advanced International Studies, George Washington, Georgetown, American,
George Mason, and Maryland), also promote dialogue and informed decision-making and access. The
over 6,000 associations and organization with issue specific interests regularly outreach to key decision–
makers who are part of the public and private sector pillars. Strategic communications and thought
leadership are integral tools for persuasion.
Media: The media are disseminators of information, with the duty to circumspect the activities of the
other three pillars. The media's role is a fundamental one; any system of democratic government cannot
operate without transparency and oversight. In Washington, most of the country's key media outlets
have representation. Outside traditional old media, new media has become a force to consider. Most
citizens have constant access and the metrics of public opinion are constantly pulsed. Corporate
executives and government leaders use the social media, especially LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter as
part of their work environments. Government 2.0 and Business 2.0 are becoming the norms.
Working in one or all of the pillars is helpful in terms of building issue expertise, contacts and gaining a
holistic perspective of how Washington really works. This experience can provide the tactical knowledge
to advance your marketing efforts and/or cause in the public/private world. There is no substitute for
experience and for building a personal network to be empowered and effective. To be successful, you
have to always keep abreast of the latest trends and be visible and helpful to your customer. In the
Washington arena, you also have to develop the qualities for resilience and persistence as no one is
always on the winning side of issues and contracts.
Washington will always have its image challenges and be an enigma as to how it functions, especially to
those who have never experienced life inside the Beltway. Exploring and experiencing the four pillars will
bring an understanding of how to navigate a path to success for those who come to this amazing city to
make a difference and leave a positive legacy.
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Chuck Brooks on Cybersecurity: The Weakest Link
Will Always Be the Human Element
Cybersecurity expert Chuck Brooks talks about where we stand in what many people
call the "wild, wild west" of cybersecurity.
http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/Chuck-Brooks-on-Cybersecurity-The-Weakest-Link-Will-Always-Be-the-
Human-Element.html
BY LARRY KARISNY / MARCH 1, 20160
If you're in the cybersecurity business, you know the name Chuck Brooks.
He is an advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Technology Partner Network, chairman of
CompTIA's New and Emerging Tech Committee, subject matter expert to the Homeland Defense and
Security Information Analysis Center, “passcode influencer” for The Christian Science Monitor, on the
Board of Advisors for CyberTech, and on the Board of Directors at Bravatek and the Cyber Resilience
Institute.
Brooks also has authored numerous articles focusing on cybersecurity, homeland security and
technology innovation for such publications as Forbes, Huffington Post,InformationWeek, MIT Sloan
Blog, Computerworld, Federal Times, NextGov,Government Security News, Cygnus Security
Media, Homeland Security Today, The Hill and Government Executive.
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66. I recently got a chance to get Brooks' take on where we are today in what many people call the "wild,
wild west" of cybersecurity. Here are his thoughts.
Q. You wear many hats and certainly have been focused on cybersecurity for some time
now. So tell me, who is Chuck Brooks and what is he trying to accomplish this space?
A. You are right, over my career in government, corporate and academia, I have worn many hats. There
have been some strong common threads [of] science, technology, national security, and legislative and
executive policy in all my various roles. Thankfully, I selected a professional vocation of government
relations and marketing that encompasses all those threads.
My passion for cybersecurity issues was first established over a decade ago during the time I spent at
the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. Back then, the threats to
our critical infrastructure were not as pronounced as they are today. Of course we were just beginning
to experience the smartphone era. The field of cybersecurity has evolved exponentially along with the
technologies, networks and connectivity that make up the cyberecosystem. And the ecosystem is quite
diverse and expansive, comprising software, hardware, monitoring, forensics, governance and more.
All these elements make it an exciting area to explore since there is always more to learn from strategy
and technology perspectives. Also, it certainly blends my common career threads.
For anyone’s career focus, studying cybersecurity makes [sense] since it touches everything work- or
personal-related. In both the public and private sectors — just about every CIO survey — cybersecurity
is the top concern. And of course, along with data analytics, cybersecurity is a annually a budget
priority of federal spending. DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson recently described cybersecurity and
counterterrorism as the two top priorities for the protecting the homeland.
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67. What I want to accomplish in this space is to continue being a subject matter expert in cybersecurity; I
enjoy writing and speaking about the varied aspects of the topic and especially in educating others on
how it can impact their lives. My advisory and board director roles with organizations are a reflection
of that interest. When I retire (which is a long way off), I hope to join academia again in a part-time
role. I spent two years at Johns Hopkins University SAIS [School of Advanced International Studies]
teaching graduate students homeland security and found it very fulfilling.
Q. You have one of the most active groups in LinkedIn under the heading of the
Department of Homeland Security. How has this helped both yourself and DHS in
feeling the pulse of the cybersecurity industry?
A. I do operate a half dozen groups that focus on homeland security and information security on
LinkedIn, including a few of the largest groups: “U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS”
“Information Technology (Homeland & National Security)” and “Homeland Security.”
In all, these groups include about 60,000 people. Among the members are a host of well-known
cybersecurity professionals who often post and comment on issues of the day. Also, as any news on
data breaches or cyberincidents occur, they are often posted in the LinkedIn groups.
Moderating these groups certainly keeps me updated and in tune with the pulse of policy. It has also
served as a great networking venue to share ideas and information with some of the best security
minds around in both the private and federal sectors. Many senior-level executives in the federal
government are on social sites such as LinkedIn, GovLoop, Facebook and Twitter. There are an
estimated 1.5 million federal government employees who regularly use LinkedIn, including over
65,000 from DHS. Because of the growing need for public/private-sector collaboration and interface,
being actively involved in social media makes a lot of sense.
Q. What is Sutherland Government Relations and what do you do for the company?
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68. A. Sutherland Global Services is a global provider of business processing services, contact centers, IT
service desks and management consulting serving government and U.S. leading corporations across
multiple industries, including health care and insurance, technology, mortgage and loan services,
finance and banking, retail, and travel. Sutherland has 36,000 employees and annual revenues of over
$1.2 billion, [and] was listed in 2015 as one of the fastest growing private companies in America byInc.
I work for the recently created Sutherland Government Solutions as VP of Government Relations and
Marketing, where we are at several agencies and are known for integrated services for citizen service
needs and digital government. Our cybersecurity operations at Sutherland Government Services are
internal, but we do have a practice in customer relations management after a company or agency has
been breached. Our cybersecurity practice is led by Glenn Schoonover who has a deep technical
background. He is a former chief information security officer for the Army and was responsible for
providing network security to the Department of the Army headquarters. He is also a former senior
technology strategist for Worldwide National Security and Public Safety at Microsoft.
Q. I see you are active in both the public and private sectors when it comes to
cybersecurity. What are the similarities and differences between these two sectors?
A. The biggest difference is that government is motivated by mission, and the private sector (for the
most part) is driven by profit and loss. The R&D efforts, innovation sector and skilled technical
expertise in the private sector has been more robust than in government. Industry is more agile and
able to react to threat trends.
On the federal side, the landscape has really changed over the past few years. [The U.S. Department of
Defense], of course, has had the cybersecurity war-fighting mission and continues to build upon new
requirements for operations and for systems. On the civilian side, DHS takes an increasingly larger role
in cybersecurity. Presidential and congressional directives have mandated that DHS play a growing
and more primary role, especially with protecting critical infrastructure (transportation, health,
energy, finance) that is mostly owned by the private sector. DHS has to step up its activities in
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69. assessing situational awareness, information sharing, and resilience research and development plans
with stakeholders. This has led to a trend in public-private partnering for sharing threat information
and in creating standards and protocols. In both the public and private sectors, training of the next-
generation cybersecurity technical and policy [subject matter experts] is a major priority.
Q. To date, there seems to be a stand-off between Apple and the federal government
when it comes to iPhone security. What are your thoughts on this, and can this bring
about some lessons learned for the cybersecurity industry?
A. This is the topic of the day, and it is a complicated issue relating to government requesting a
corporation to provide software to allow access to data. My thoughts may be a bit different from some
of the others in the industry. While I recognize the importance of privacy and the dire risk of an
Orwellian surveillance state, I consider protecting innocent lives as a mitigating circumstance. What if
that data that the FBI is seeking on the terrorist's encrypted phone uncovers a deeper terrorist network
planning more horrific acts? In my opinion, this is a mitigating circumstance.
What should be done is to establish protocols between industry and law enforcement to cooperate in
these type of instances (with proper warrants and assurances) so that company Internet protocol can
be isolated and privacy issues for the company’s customers can be best addressed. I am quite sure
Congress will be looking closely at this case to establish legislation to create a working formula. The
lesson for cybersecurity is that there is a balance between privacy and security that has to be constantly
reviewed in accordance with the threats at hand.
Q. With billions of Inernet of Things devices on the near horizon and zetabytes of data
projected by 2020, can we secure and control our digital processes, or are we headed for
a digital train wreck?
A. According to Gartner, there will be nearly 26 billion networked devices on the Internet of Things
(IoT) by 2020. Moreover, it will keep expanding as the cost of sensors decreases and processing power
and bandwidth continue to increase. The fact is that most of these IT networks will have some sort of
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70. an IoT-based security breach. We could be headed for a digital train wreck if IoT security standards are
not adopted. We may have a digital train wreck even if they are adopted. Standards will have to be
developed industry by industry. Protecting a network of medical devices in a hospital will require
different sets of standards than protecting utilities with SCADA [supervisory control and data
acquisition] systems that make up the electric grid. There are a lot of questions, including who enforces
compliance? And what are the liabilities of an IoT breach?
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71. The real danger is that the Internet was not built for
security at its inception; it was built for connectivity.
There is some truth to the notion that your network
may someday be betrayed by your toaster or
refrigerator. One thing is for sure: the Internet of
Things will pose many challenges to cybersecurity and
data analytics, much of which we have yet to
contemplate.
CYBERSECURITY EXPERT CHUCK
BROOKS' MASTER LIST OF
CYBERSECURITY TECH AREAS,
PRIORITIES AND EMERGING TRENDS
Emerging Technology Areas:
// Internet of Things
// Wearables
// Drones and robots
// Artificial intelligence
// Smart cities
// Connected transportation
// Quantum computing
Priorities:
// Protecting critical infrastructure through
technologies and Public/Private cooperation
// Better encryption and biometrics (quantum
encryption, keyless authentication)
// Automated network-security correcting
systems (self-encrypting drives)
// Technologies for “real-time” horizon scanning
and monitoring of networks
// Diagnostics and forensics (network traffic
analysis, payload analysis and endpoint behavior
analysis)
// Advanced defense for framework layers
(network, payload, endpoint, firewalls and
antivirus)
// Mobility and BYOD security
// Big data
// Predictive analytics
// Interoperability
Trends:
// Informed risk management
// Emergence of public/private sector
partnerships
// More information sharing and collaboration
between the public and private sectors
// Shared R & D spending
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72. Q. You've had the opportunity to review many cyberdefense technologies. Are we really
finding new solutions that can handle this explosion of digital processes, or are we still
playing the game of catch-up and patch-and-pray cybersecurity?
A. New solutions are continually evolving with threats, but there will always be a need for better
encryption, biometrics, analytics and automated network security to protect networks and endpoints.
It is a perpetual game of cat and mouse between hackers and protectors, and there is really no such
thing as being invulnerable.
In a sense, we are continually playing catch-up and reacting to the last incident with patches. The
weakest link will always be the human element. However, there are many new interesting technologies
that could significantly impact cybersecurity in the near future. There are technologies and algorithms
coming out of the national labs, government, and from private-sector R&D and startups that have the
potential to be disruptive.
Q. Any final comments? And are there any speaking engagements or events you are
participating in that you would like to announce? Could you also offer a good source for
information on the subject of cybersecurity that you would suggest for our readers?
A. Please check my regular posts in the media and social media, join my LinkedIn groups and follow
me on Twitter @ChuckDBrooks. I do have some future blogs with the National Cybersecurity Institute
on my agenda. Also, in addition to social media, which I highly recommend, there are many excellent
outlets for cybersecurity information including the Homeland Defense and Security Information
Analysis Center. A great site that aggregated cybersecurity news daily is The CyberWire.
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73. Larry Karisny is the director of Project Safety.org, an advisor, consultant, speaker and writer supporting advanced cybersecurity
technologies in both the public and private sectors.
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