Geek Trak

Topic: Security Program

Description: How to create an effective security program to manage cyber risks within state government using CIS Controls version 8 as an information security framework.  Topics will cover how to build a security program, program elements, overcoming common challenges achieving cyber maturity, and detailed discussions on over 150 CIS recommended best practices. 

Objectives:

1. Define the components of an effective security program, including internal and external regulatory considerations, policies, standards, and processes to facilitate improved cyber maturity
2. Establish CIS Controls version 8 as an information security framework to support a security program, gain an understanding of how to operationalize the controls based upon priority and flaw severity
3. Understanding the inter-relationship between security and privacy controls, data owners, and how it takes a village to achieve and maintain a security program”

The Instructor will be Gates Marshall from Before the Breach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gates-marshall-a056121/