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Defining Cybersecurity Expert
The legislation also would direct the SEC, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to define what constitutes expertise or experience in cybersecurity.
The bill suggests the definition could be based on professional qualifications to administer information security programs or expertise in mitigating cyberattacks as described in NIST's NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. NICE stands for National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education.
"As cyberattacks become increasingly common, Congress must take action to better protect Americans from hackers attempting to steal sensitive data and personal information [by making] sure companies disclose to the public the basic steps they are taking to protect their businesses from cyberattacks," Collins said.
Congress seeks metrics for the NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkDavid Sweigert
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Legislation calling on the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop outcome metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is scheduled to be considered - and likely amended - at a markup session of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee..
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Institute shall promote the implementation by Federal agencies of the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (in this section and section 20B referred to as the ‘Framework’) by providing to the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and all other Federal agencies, not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017, guidance that Federal agencies may use to incorporate the Framework into their information security risk management efforts, including practices related to compliance with chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, and any other applicable Federal law.
Government Contracting- The Dawn of the CMMC - Win Federal ContractsJSchaus & Associates
Please join Jennifer Schaus & Associates every Wednesday in 2020 for a complimentary Wednesday series. See the full recording on our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/8WSeOIlY7VY). For more information about our federal contracting services please visit http://www.Jenniferschaus.com or contact us at 202-365-0598. Win more federal government contracts!
Two American lawmakers introduced a bill on Monday that would force tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook to tell users how much their data is worth. In an age where data is exploited as one of the world’s most valuable resources, the law would put a spotlight on what’s otherwise been a hidden side to the tech economy.
A Clear Path to NIST & CMMC Compliance - 2022 Summit.pptxJack Nichelson
Beginning in 2020, the DoD will use the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to verify contractors of the Defense Industrial Base are operating with effective cyber hygiene. In order to bid on, maintain, and win future DoD contracts, all organizations will need to prove their required level of cyber maturity. If you do business with the DPD, NASA, GSA or another state/federal agency, you need to be prepared for the CMMC framework. In this presentation, we discuss the potential impacts on your business, while introducing an affordable, practical and secure solution for contractors preparing for CMMC certification.In addition to answering questions from attendees, this presentation will cover the following topics:• What You Need to Know About CMMC• CMMC 2.0 Proposed Changes• The Crawl – Walk – Run of CMMC• Preliminary Steps for CMMC Success• How to improve your NIST SP 800-171 Self-Assessment SPRS score
Congress seeks metrics for the NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkDavid Sweigert
Uploaded as a courtesy by:
Dave Sweigert
Legislation calling on the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop outcome metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is scheduled to be considered - and likely amended - at a markup session of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee..
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Institute shall promote the implementation by Federal agencies of the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (in this section and section 20B referred to as the ‘Framework’) by providing to the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and all other Federal agencies, not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017, guidance that Federal agencies may use to incorporate the Framework into their information security risk management efforts, including practices related to compliance with chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, and any other applicable Federal law.
Government Contracting- The Dawn of the CMMC - Win Federal ContractsJSchaus & Associates
Please join Jennifer Schaus & Associates every Wednesday in 2020 for a complimentary Wednesday series. See the full recording on our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/8WSeOIlY7VY). For more information about our federal contracting services please visit http://www.Jenniferschaus.com or contact us at 202-365-0598. Win more federal government contracts!
Two American lawmakers introduced a bill on Monday that would force tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook to tell users how much their data is worth. In an age where data is exploited as one of the world’s most valuable resources, the law would put a spotlight on what’s otherwise been a hidden side to the tech economy.
A Clear Path to NIST & CMMC Compliance - 2022 Summit.pptxJack Nichelson
Beginning in 2020, the DoD will use the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to verify contractors of the Defense Industrial Base are operating with effective cyber hygiene. In order to bid on, maintain, and win future DoD contracts, all organizations will need to prove their required level of cyber maturity. If you do business with the DPD, NASA, GSA or another state/federal agency, you need to be prepared for the CMMC framework. In this presentation, we discuss the potential impacts on your business, while introducing an affordable, practical and secure solution for contractors preparing for CMMC certification.In addition to answering questions from attendees, this presentation will cover the following topics:• What You Need to Know About CMMC• CMMC 2.0 Proposed Changes• The Crawl – Walk – Run of CMMC• Preliminary Steps for CMMC Success• How to improve your NIST SP 800-171 Self-Assessment SPRS score
DRAFT of NEW White House Cybersecurity Executive Order leakedDavid Sweigert
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Dave Sweigert
CEH, CISA, CISSP, HCISPP, PCIP, PMP, SEC+
The latest draft of a cybersecurity executive order to be signed by President Trump has become an unusually precise, report-ordering extravaganza.
Executive orders – even those signed by Trump – tend to be relatively short and quite vague, with general policy goals listed and expected to be interpreted by others.
The new cybersecurity order is none of those. At over 2,200 words it is very long. It is also very precise, listing individuals and giving them specific tasks. Rather than focus on a particular goal – the creation of a new taskforce or the development of a singular report – the order calls for the production of no fewer than 10 reports, six of which will go direct to the President, on a range of aspects of cybersecurity.
(By comparison, even though President Obama put out a very lengthy executive order on cybersecurity, running to 3,000 words, it only asked for three reports to be created.)
To understand how what was originally a restatement of US policy toward cybersecurity with a call for a single report has evolved into an extensive work plan, you need to look at the unusual events of nine days ago.
Trump was expected to sign the cybersecurity order on January 31. To that end, a series of meetings were held at the White House during the day and it was supposed to end with the signing in the Oval Office in the late afternoon. But at the last minute, without explanation, the decision to sign was pulled.
Why does DFARS exist?
Current requirements for companies with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or DoD Covered Defense Information (CDI)
What is CMMC?
A Clear Path to NIST & CMMC Compliance_ISSA.pptxJack Nichelson
Beginning in 2020, the DoD will use the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to verify contractors of the Defense Industrial Base are operating with effective cyber hygiene. In order to bid on, maintain, and win future DoD contracts, all organizations will need to prove their required level of cyber maturity. If you do business with the DPD, NASA, GSA or another state/federal agency, you need to be prepared for the CMMC framework. In this webinar, we discuss the potential impacts on your business, while introducing an affordable, practical and secure solution for contractors preparing for CMMC certification.
In addition to answering questions from attendees, this webinar will cover the following topics:
• What You Need to Know About CMMC
• The Crawl – Walk – Run of CMMC
• Preliminary Steps for CMMC Success
DRAFT of NEW White House Cybersecurity Executive Order leakedDavid Sweigert
Posted as a courtesy by:
Dave Sweigert
CEH, CISA, CISSP, HCISPP, PCIP, PMP, SEC+
The latest draft of a cybersecurity executive order to be signed by President Trump has become an unusually precise, report-ordering extravaganza.
Executive orders – even those signed by Trump – tend to be relatively short and quite vague, with general policy goals listed and expected to be interpreted by others.
The new cybersecurity order is none of those. At over 2,200 words it is very long. It is also very precise, listing individuals and giving them specific tasks. Rather than focus on a particular goal – the creation of a new taskforce or the development of a singular report – the order calls for the production of no fewer than 10 reports, six of which will go direct to the President, on a range of aspects of cybersecurity.
(By comparison, even though President Obama put out a very lengthy executive order on cybersecurity, running to 3,000 words, it only asked for three reports to be created.)
To understand how what was originally a restatement of US policy toward cybersecurity with a call for a single report has evolved into an extensive work plan, you need to look at the unusual events of nine days ago.
Trump was expected to sign the cybersecurity order on January 31. To that end, a series of meetings were held at the White House during the day and it was supposed to end with the signing in the Oval Office in the late afternoon. But at the last minute, without explanation, the decision to sign was pulled.
Why does DFARS exist?
Current requirements for companies with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or DoD Covered Defense Information (CDI)
What is CMMC?
A Clear Path to NIST & CMMC Compliance_ISSA.pptxJack Nichelson
Beginning in 2020, the DoD will use the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to verify contractors of the Defense Industrial Base are operating with effective cyber hygiene. In order to bid on, maintain, and win future DoD contracts, all organizations will need to prove their required level of cyber maturity. If you do business with the DPD, NASA, GSA or another state/federal agency, you need to be prepared for the CMMC framework. In this webinar, we discuss the potential impacts on your business, while introducing an affordable, practical and secure solution for contractors preparing for CMMC certification.
In addition to answering questions from attendees, this webinar will cover the following topics:
• What You Need to Know About CMMC
• The Crawl – Walk – Run of CMMC
• Preliminary Steps for CMMC Success
Multi-cluster Kubernetes Networking- Patterns, Projects and GuidelinesSanjeev Rampal
Talk presented at Kubernetes Community Day, New York, May 2024.
Technical summary of Multi-Cluster Kubernetes Networking architectures with focus on 4 key topics.
1) Key patterns for Multi-cluster architectures
2) Architectural comparison of several OSS/ CNCF projects to address these patterns
3) Evolution trends for the APIs of these projects
4) Some design recommendations & guidelines for adopting/ deploying these solutions.
This 7-second Brain Wave Ritual Attracts Money To You.!nirahealhty
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Bridging the Digital Gap Brad Spiegel Macon, GA Initiative.pptxBrad Spiegel Macon GA
Brad Spiegel Macon GA’s journey exemplifies the profound impact that one individual can have on their community. Through his unwavering dedication to digital inclusion, he’s not only bridging the gap in Macon but also setting an example for others to follow.
# Internet Security: Safeguarding Your Digital World
In the contemporary digital age, the internet is a cornerstone of our daily lives. It connects us to vast amounts of information, provides platforms for communication, enables commerce, and offers endless entertainment. However, with these conveniences come significant security challenges. Internet security is essential to protect our digital identities, sensitive data, and overall online experience. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted world of internet security, providing insights into its importance, common threats, and effective strategies to safeguard your digital world.
## Understanding Internet Security
Internet security encompasses the measures and protocols used to protect information, devices, and networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and damage. It involves a wide range of practices designed to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Effective internet security is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike, as cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and scale.
### Key Components of Internet Security
1. **Confidentiality**: Ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to access it.
2. **Integrity**: Protecting information from being altered or tampered with by unauthorized parties.
3. **Availability**: Ensuring that authorized users have reliable access to information and resources when needed.
## Common Internet Security Threats
Cyber threats are numerous and constantly evolving. Understanding these threats is the first step in protecting against them. Some of the most common internet security threats include:
### Malware
Malware, or malicious software, is designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a device, network, or service. Common types of malware include:
- **Viruses**: Programs that attach themselves to legitimate software and replicate, spreading to other programs and files.
- **Worms**: Standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
- **Trojan Horses**: Malicious software disguised as legitimate software.
- **Ransomware**: Malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for the decryption key.
- **Spyware**: Software that secretly monitors and collects user information.
### Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack that aims to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Attackers often masquerade as trusted entities in email or other communication channels, tricking victims into providing their information.
### Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
MitM attacks occur when an attacker intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties without their knowledge. This can lead to the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive information.
### Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
1.Wireless Communication System_Wireless communication is a broad term that i...JeyaPerumal1
Wireless communication involves the transmission of information over a distance without the help of wires, cables or any other forms of electrical conductors.
Wireless communication is a broad term that incorporates all procedures and forms of connecting and communicating between two or more devices using a wireless signal through wireless communication technologies and devices.
Features of Wireless Communication
The evolution of wireless technology has brought many advancements with its effective features.
The transmitted distance can be anywhere between a few meters (for example, a television's remote control) and thousands of kilometers (for example, radio communication).
Wireless communication can be used for cellular telephony, wireless access to the internet, wireless home networking, and so on.
APNIC Foundation, presented by Ellisha Heppner at the PNG DNS Forum 2024APNIC
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SEC to consult with NIST to define what constitutes #cybersecurity "expertise or experience."
1. II
115TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. 536
To promote transparency in the oversight of cybersecurity risks at publicly
traded companies.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 7, 2017
Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. WARNER) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Bank-
ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs
A BILL
To promote transparency in the oversight of cybersecurity
risks at publicly traded companies.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-1
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,2
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.3
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cybersecurity Disclo-4
sure Act of 2017’’.5
SEC. 2. CYBERSECURITY TRANSPARENCY.6
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section—7
(1) the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Securi-8
ties and Exchange Commission;9
(2) the term ‘‘cybersecurity threat’’—10
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(A) means an action, not protected by the1
First Amendment to the Constitution of the2
United States, on or through an information3
system that may result in an unauthorized ef-4
fort to adversely impact the security, avail-5
ability, confidentiality, or integrity of an infor-6
mation system or information that is stored on,7
processed by, or transiting an information sys-8
tem; and9
(B) does not include any action that solely10
involves a violation of a consumer term of serv-11
ice or a consumer licensing agreement;12
(3) the term ‘‘information system’’—13
(A) has the meaning given the term in sec-14
tion 3502 of title 44, United States Code; and15
(B) includes industrial control systems,16
such as supervisory control and data acquisition17
systems, distributed control systems, and pro-18
grammable logic controllers;19
(4) the term ‘‘issuer’’ has the meaning given20
the term in section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act21
of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c);22
(5) the term ‘‘NIST’’ means the National Insti-23
tute of Standards and Technology; and24
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(6) the term ‘‘reporting company’’ means any1
company that is an issuer—2
(A) the securities of which are registered3
under section 12 of the Securities Exchange4
Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l); or5
(B) that is required to file reports under6
section 15(d) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78o(d)).7
(b) REQUIREMENT TO ISSUE RULES.—Not later8
than 360 days after the date of enactment of this Act,9
the Commission shall issue final rules to require each re-10
porting company, in the annual report submitted under11
section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act12
of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m and 78o(d)) or the annual proxy13
statement submitted under section 14(a) of such Act (1514
U.S.C. 78n(a))—15
(1) to disclose whether any member of the gov-16
erning body, such as the board of directors or gen-17
eral partner, of the reporting company has expertise18
or experience in cybersecurity and in such detail as19
necessary to fully describe the nature of the exper-20
tise or experience; and21
(2) if no member of the governing body of the22
reporting company has expertise or experience in cy-23
bersecurity, to describe what other cybersecurity24
steps taken by the reporting company were taken25
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into account by such persons responsible for identi-1
fying and evaluating nominees for any member of2
the governing body, such as a nominating com-3
mittee.4
(c) CYBERSECURITY EXPERTISE OR EXPERIENCE.—5
For purposes of subsection (b), the Commission, in con-6
sultation with NIST, shall define what constitutes exper-7
tise or experience in cybersecurity, such as professional8
qualifications to administer information security program9
functions or experience detecting, preventing, mitigating,10
or addressing cybersecurity threats, using commonly de-11
fined roles, specialities, knowledge, skills, and abilities,12
such as those provided in NIST Special Publication 800–13
181 entitled ‘‘NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Frame-14
work’’, or any successor thereto.15
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