GOVTek Monthly Newsletter Special Edition: Issue 88, December 2011 - SecureGOV Council Meeting Recap, Presentations & Awards

 

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“This is the most useful conference I’ve experienced! I loved the roundtable meeting format and nice venue!”      - Kathy Harman-Stokes, Chief Privacy Officer, CFTC

 

   

 

Blog: Robert Brese (Deputy CIO, Energy) Receives Secretary of Energy's Honor Award for Excellence

by Parham Eftekhari, Co-Founder & Director of Research, GTRA

 

Blog: Highlights from 2011 GTRA SecureGOV Council Meeting

by Parham Eftekhari, Co-Founder & Director of Research, GTRA

 

Press Release: Federal CXOs Discuss Steven VanRoekel’s Future First Cyber Security Strategies

Leading government cyber security executives converged at the GTRA Council Meeting to share best practices and lessons learned, creating strategies vital to the Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel “Future First” Cyber Security Strategies.

 

Press Release: Federal IT Executives Convene to Discuss Budget Cuts Affecting Cyber Security

Dr. Paul Tibbits, Deputy CIO for Architecture, Strategy and Design, VA delivered the keynote “Reduce Spending while Enhancing Information Protection” which discussed how agencies can navigate the current fiscal climate without compromising security.

 

Press Release: GTRA Announces SecureGOV Council Meeting Government Award Winners

GTRA announced the speaker and technology award winners for the Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) December 2011 SecureGOV Council Meeting.

 

Press Release: GTRA Announces SecureGOV Council Meeting Technology Award Winners

Today GTRA announced the speaker and technology award winners for the Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) December 2011 SecureGOV Council Meeting.

 

What GAO Security Investigators Plan To Examine In 2012

What would happen if patients with implanted, wireless-controlled, medical devices suddenly learned the technology had been hacked?

 

“Everything was seamless! I love that there was no “fluff”. GTRA events have much better substance over other conferences. The GTRA staff was extremely accommodating and well trained on topics. I am looking forward to the upcoming GTRA Council Meetings!"                     - Sean Murphy, Director, Information Security, Navy




The Future Directions of Cyber Security and Risk Management

Hon. Theresa Grafenstine, Inspector General, US House of Representatives
Dr. Ronald Ross
, Senior Fellow, NIST

Reducing Spend While Enhancing Information Protection

Dr. Paul A. Tibbits, Deputy CIO, Office of Architecture, Strategy and Design, VA

The NIST Cloud Reference Architecture and Security Considerations

Peter Mell, Senior Computer Scientist, Computer Security Division, NIST

Top Security Reports and Resources from GAO

Gregory Wilshusen, Director, IT Security Issues, GAO

Fostering True CIO / CISO Collaboration to Become a Center for Excellence

Philip Ferraro, CISO, FCC
Robert Naylor
, CIO, FCC

Securely Deploying iPad, iPhones and Other Mobile Devices on Your Network

Noah Nason III, CTO, ATF
Jerry Horton
, CIO, USAID
Matt Wilkinson, PM, NIST iPad Pilot

Using Secure Cloud Services to Improve Government

Andrew Schoenbach, Chief, MAX Budget Systems, Budget Line of Business Policy Lead, OMB

Best Practices for Responsible, Mission-Focused Social Media Programs

Kathy Harman-Stokes, CPO, CFTC
Wolf Tombe
, CTO, Customs & Border Protection

Secure Information Sharing in a Growing Hostile Environment

Richard Russell, Deputy G-2, Senior National Intelligence Service, Army Materials Command
Dara Murray
, Director, ISS LOB, HHS

Getting an Exclamation from Your Point

David Suarez, CEO and Lead Facilitator, Interactive Training Solutions

 
 

DHS: Your Cybersecurity Partner

Roberta Stempfley, Director, National Cyber Security Division, DHS

 

Security Risk Management Strategies

Robert Brese, Deputy CIO, Energy

 

Taking ICAM and Identity to the Next Level

Deborah Gallagher, Acting Director, Identity Management Division, Office of Government Policy, GSA
Chase Garwood
, CTO, US-VISIT, National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS

 

Innovating to Promote Enterprise-Wide Security

Benjamin Bergersen, CIO, Office of Inspector General, Commerce
Larry Hale
, Director, Strategic Solutions & Security Services, ITS, GSA
Vaughn Noga
, CTO, EPA
Dan Lohrmann
, CTO, State of Michigan
Philip Wenger
, Deputy Policy Lead, Budget Line of Business, OMB (Moderator)

 

800-53 Privacy Appendix: What it Means and How it Affects You

Jonathan Cantor, CPO & Director of Open Government, Commerce
Thomas Boyce
, Deputy CIO and CPO, NRC
Roanne Shaddox
, Senior Privacy Specialist, FDIC

 

Consolidate Without Compromising Security

Joe Albaugh, CISO, FAA
Richard Boe
, IT Infrastructure Services Group Manager, Air Traffic Organization, FAA
Carmen Iannacone
, CTO, Smithsonian Institution

 

Changing Culture to Support Security

Jirka Danek, CTO and CISO, Information Technology Services Branch, Shared Services Canada
Dan Gragg, Director of Security, Navy Special Access Program Central Office, Navy
Con Kenney, Senior Research Fellow, Information Resource Management College, NDU
Lori Herrington, Chief, Field Detachment Security Directorate, Defense Contract Audit Agency

 

IT Security Metrics and Dashboards

Janet Haase, CIO, Defense Commissary Agency, DoD

 

System Consolidation at NRC: A Case Study

Pat Howard, CISO, NRC

 

Making Mobility Fly

Paul Barter, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, ExteNet Systems Inc

 

Security Beyond the Device

Henry "Bud" Horton, Security Executive, ExteNet Systems Inc

 

Leveraging Industry / Government Partnerships to Reduce Costs While Improving Your Security Posture

David McNeely, Director of Product Management, Centrify
Rob Roy
, CTO, Federal Division, HP Enterprise Security Products
Andy Thurai
, Chief Architect, Intel Application Security and Identity Products, Intel
David Lingenfelter
, Security Officer, MaaS360 by Fiberlink
Erich Baumgartner
, VP, Federal Sales, Q1 Labs

“Every time I come to GTRA, I end up at a table with someone who knows exactly what I need to know! The roundtable meetings are very helpful, and I really value the relationships we build here.”     - Phillip Wenger, Deputy Policy Lead, Budget Line of Business, OMB



   
        
  
  
 

 

“At GTRA we can gauge real-time interest in a consolidated format. The GTRA Meetings are more intimate, more casual, a more relaxed interaction with government decision makers. GTRA provides us the ability to build relationships far better compared to other events.”

- Jeff Ward, VP Federal, MaaS360/Fiberlink

 


 

FEATURED WHITE PAPER: Social Media’s Rise in the Federal Government and What’s Driving Adoption

GTRA member company AOL Government is offering an insightful new white paper report entitled “Social Media’s Rise in the Federal Government and What’s Driving Adoption.” The recent meteoric rise of Social Media and mobile devices has created a perfect policy storm for government officials. This special 10-page report highlights new market research data on social media adoption in the federal government; what’s driving the adoption; and how federal agencies are using social media. (For more news and insights on innovations at work in government, please sign up for the AOL Gov newsletter.)

 

Information Security for Government Agencies - Checks, Balances and a More Secure Endpoint

Government agencies must protect sensitive data while improving transparency and accessibility - all in the face of rising cyber-threats. A defense-in-depth approach can optimize visibility and enforcement - without requiring additional budget and resources - to improve your overall IT security posture.


Government at the Speed of Social

The case for social collaboration in building business value.

 

2011 Federal Government IT Priorities Research

InformationWeek surveyed 131 federal IT pros to gauge how federal IT teams are managing the Obama administration's technology mandates and the many other priorities on their plates.

 

Lumension-Ponemon Endpoint Risk Study

IT Reports Growing Insecurity as Endpoint Complexity Explodes with Proliferation Of Mobile and Virtual Environment.

 

Passing on Passwords: Five Ways that Identity Federation is Improving Online Security for Government Agencies

This paper provides a brief overview of federated identity and reviews its roles within the identity management strategies of civilian agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the intelligence community.

 

Requirements for Accepting Externally-Issued Identity Credentials

It is essential that we identify opportunities to improve services that deliver results, ensure information is private and secure online, and eliminate duplication.

 

What Works in Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Real-time network awareness creates a greater state of confidence.

 

Calculating TCO on Intrusion Prevention Technology

This paper attempts to calculate the value of specific automation features in advanced IPSs with which organizations can achieve savings in total cost of ownership.

 

2011 (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study

The information security professional is under increasing pressure to provide even more services to the organization to protect not just the organization’s systems and data, but also its reputation, its end-users, and its customers.

 

Comprehensive Threat Intelligence

Large far-flung and complex organizations often blur the lines between the strategic, tactical and operational dimensions of cyber risk management.

 

Stonesoft Nominated for Best Security Solution, Top Solution Providers to Watch for 2012

Stonesoft receives nominations for 2011 GOVTek Awards, to be presented by the Government Technology Research Alliance

 

Web Filtering: An Essential Part of a Consolidated Security System

After almost two decades of popular adoption, organizations and users of the world-wide web are still being victimized by web-based threats.

 

Web Malware Explosion Requires New Protection Paradigm

Learn why yesterday's filtering techniques failed to protect RSA, Lockheedand Sony against targeted email threats and how to deploy a layered email defense.

 

Webinar: Zero Tolerance for Phishing Attacks featuring APWG Chairman

This paper provides a brief overview of federated identity and reviews its roles within the identity management strategies of civilian agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the intelligence community.

 

Securing Privilege Delegation in Public and Private Cloud Computing Infrastructure

This white paper discusses the drivers for data centers moving to the cloud, the role of virtualization in both public and private cloud infrastructures and outlines the security and compliance implications of cloud computing.

 

Stonesoft Launches New MSSP Program for Certified Resellers

New program gives resellers the tools, support required to easily deliver MSSP services

 

Continuous Monitoring For Government Agencies

Government agencies confront an increasingly hazardous IT security environment; according to GAO, the number of reported security incidents increased by over 650 percent during fiscal years 2006–2010.

 

Modulo Cited as a “Leader” by Leading Independent Research Firm in 2011 IT GRC Platforms Report

Adds to surge of recognition for the next-generation Modulo Risk Manager NG platform in 2011

 

Montgomery County Leverages Professional Certifications to Enable Secure Cloud Computing Services

Three years ago, Montgomery County IT officials foresaw the coming fiscal crisis and began looking at how they could continue to deliver high-quality but cost-effective access to the enterprise infrastructure.

"I heard all about GTRA in the past, but no replacement for experiencing it myself--seeing it is believing it! There is no comparison; GTRA is a much better event than any other event that I have gone to. It is a smaller environment, and not a ‘trade show’ setting. I will be participating in June and December 2012!"   - Marc Boulware, Senior Director Government Sales, LexisNexis


 

GTRA GOVBlogs is a convenient way for you to follow the latest blog entries from Government IT Executives all on one page!

 

11.21.2011 - DHS Segment Architecture Leading to Human Capital Transformation (DHS)

 

11.15.2011 - Providing Quality Health Care for Patients: Dr. Chris Tashjian’s Perspective on EHRs and Meaningful Use ((HHS)

 

11.15.2011 - Globalizing Maritime Awareness with Data Standards (ISE)

 

11.11.2011 - Enterprise Email Migration hits 20%; Army on Path to Unified Communications and Collaboration (Army)

 

11.5.2011 - Portfolio Rationalization: Effective Optimization of IT Funds (DOT)

 

“GTRA brings in the perfect attendees. The government end users talk about their environment in the context of what we present. It’s a great venue for networking—more of an intimate environment, and the topics fit nicely in our solution space. As a vendor, I can’t just call up these type of people and expect to receive the kind of responses I can get after meeting someone at a GTRA conference.”  - Dan Jamison, Regional Account Manager, Federal Civilian, Centrify


 

 

GTRA SecureGOV Council Meeting

December 4-6, 2011  |  Bedford Springs Resort, PA

http://securegov.info

 

The December 2011 GTRA Council Meeting will focus on Cyber Security initiatives, strategies, topics and technologies in a context that is appropriate for CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, CISOs, and other Government IT Leaders.

 

LEARN MORE


GOVTek Awards Gala

February 2, 2012  |  The Newseum  |  Washington, DC

http://govtekawards.org

 

GTRA’s “GOVTek Executive Government Technology Awards” gala is a celebration of government and industry IT leaders whose vision, innovation and remarkable accomplishments have improved the way government delivers services, interacts with citizens, shares information, and protects its national assets.

 

ONLINE REGISTRATION  |  LEARN MORE 

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS  |  VIEW NOMINEES


GTRA Technology Council Meeting

June 24-26, 2012  |  Bedford Springs Resort, PA

http://gtracouncilmeeting.org

 

The June 2012 GTRA Council Meeting will focus on Technology initiatives, strategies, topics and technologies in a context that is appropriate for CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, CISOs, and other Government IT Leaders.

 

LEARN MORE


HealthTech Council Meeting

Fall 2012  |  Washington, DC

http://healthtechcouncil.org

 

The HealthTech Council Meeting is a 3-day executive level meeting where Health IT leaders convene to discuss strategies, best practices and technologies critical to their success.

 

LEARN MORE

“I always expect great networking at GTRA events, and has exceeded my expectations. The boardroom meeting format is far better than having booths. Booths are great for creating awareness and exposure, but these boardroom meetings allow you to really make connections with decision makers.”      - Terry Lee, Managing Director, North America, Modulo


 

One Year Later: Status of Federal Telework

December 7, 2011  |  Complimentary Webcast

 

Two Step Process to Cloud Security

December 8, 2011  |  Complimentary Webcast | 11.00am

 

Getting Federal Data Center Consolidation Right the First Time: Successful Strategies for Identity, Security & Auditing

December 8, 2011  |  Complimentary Webcast | 11.00am

 

Open to Trouble: The Risks of Open Source Code in Application Development

December 15, 2011  |  Complimentary Webcast | 12.00pm EST

 

From Planning to Preparedness: Build Your Telework Strategy

January 19, 2011  |  Complimentary Live Webcast | 1.00pm EST

 

Pledge to Telework During Telework Week 2012

March 5 - 9, 2012

 

(ISC)2 Security Congress 2012: Driving Security's Future

September 10-13, 2012  |  Philadelphia, PA

 


 

 

Thank you to the GTRA Government Council

for their continued support, time, and

dedication to the Federal IT Community.

 

 

THIS MONTH'S FEATURED COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

Kirit Amin, Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Consular Affairs, State (Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Council)

Dr. Brett Brunk, Chief Enterprise Architect, GSA (Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Council)

Brian Doerk, PMP, Project Manager, Coast Guard (Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Council)

AJ Germek, Assistant Deputy Special Inspector General, Chief Information Officer for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, SIGTARP, Treasury (CXO Council)

Patrick Howard, Chief Information Security Officer, NRC (Security Council)

Ethel Matthews, Senior Advisor to Chief Information Officer, Security and Privacy, SBA (Security Council)

Bajinder Paul, Deputy Associate Administrator of Citizen Services and Innovative Technology, GSA (Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Council)

Derek Scarbrough, Chief Information Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services (CXO Council)

Diana Takata, Acting Chief Architect, JPDO, Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) (Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Council)

Dennis Wisnosky, Chief Architect, Chief Technical Officer, Business Mission Area, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, DoD (Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Council)

 

View all 120+ members of the GTRA Council

 

 

FEATURED SOLUTION PROVIDERS

 
   
 
  

 

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