Henry Sienkiewicz: DISA’s Vision for Cybersecurity
Last Friday, I had the privilege of hearing Henry Sienkiewicz, Vice Chief Information Assurance Executive for the Defensive Information Systems Agency (DISA), at a luncheon hosted by the Northern Virginia chapter of the Air Forces Communications and Electronics Association. In his opening remarks, Mr. Sienkiewicz identified three vectors challenging their cybersecurity delivery: budget decreases, strong demand from the services, and how cybersecurity is being conducted to defend and protect the mission. My five key takeaways are the following...
GovDefenders Wednesdays: Cybersecurity Starts at the Bottom of the Totem Pole
One of the most frequently misused quotes references the bottom of the totem pole. Many people associate it with negativity - “I’m stuck at the bottom of the totem pole.” However, the bottom is one of the places you wanted to be because it was one of the most honorable positions. It was those at the bottom who everyone relied on to hold society up. Cybersecurity is no different. Those at the bottom now must help hold those at the top.
10GB Ethernet Networks: Why It’s Time to Upgrade
One of the most common questions I get from clients is, “What are the differences between a 1GB and 10GB Ethernet network?” The two biggest are speed and security.
GovDefenders Wednesdays: Software Assurance & SQL Injections
Non-technical readers may be surprised to learn that software defects are the most common root cause of information security vulnerabilities. Whether through poor design, improper coding techniques, inadequate testing, or incorporation of third-party software modules of dubious quality; in many cases the threat vector is baked in before users install the software.
Technically News – 1/14
Technically News scans thousands of industry articles to present you with a weekly source of IT news, information, and ideas that impact the public sector. This edition's articles include: Veterans Affairs Department Launches $3M Open Source Contest; Technology’s Real Value for Government; Trusted Geolocation in the Cloud; Nations Prepare for Cyber War; The Pentagon's Cybersecurity Big Data Analyzer.
GovDefenders Wednesdays: What is Zombie Data?
Zombie Data is old, forgotten data you think you’ve disposed of, but haven’t, coming back “from the dead” when a hacker finds it. And unfortunately, in the digital age, these zombies are not the slow limping version; they’re the 21st century, adrenaline-fused kind.
Technically News – 1/7
Technically News is a new feature on Technically Speaking that scans thousands of industry articles to present you with a weekly source of IT news, information, and ideas that impact the public sector.
Search Engine Poison and the Federal Government
With the holidays in the rear view mirror we take a moment to look at what online scammers have been up to this season. It is that time of year where the perfect conditions exist for malicious programmers to run their seemingly annual Search Engine Poison (SEP) attacks. For those who aren’t aware: What is SEP?
GovDefenders Wednesdays: Tis’ The Season To Be Hacking
Cybersecurity Wednesdays is written by Van Ristau, DLT Solutions’ Chief Technology Officer. Throughout the month, he’ll explore the world of public sector cybersecurity; introducing concepts, offering opinions, providing resources, and identifying ways to protect your agency. You may also follow Van on Twitter at @VanRistau.
Technically News - 12/17
Technically News is a new feature on Technically Speaking that scans thousands of industry articles to present you with a weekly source of IT news, information, and ideas that impact the public sector.