In today’s cybersecurity landscape, Zero Trust is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) both emphasize the importance of this model through comprehensive strategies like the DoD Zero Trust Strategy and Capability Execution Roadmap. These frameworks guide private sector and federal […]
As cyberattacks have intensified in volume and sophistication, the need for more prescriptive guidance is clear. Initiatives like Executive Order 14028 and CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 23-1 have heightened scrutiny and accountability for security leaders tasked with ensuring network security and compliance. This guidance helps government entities and private sector organizations navigate the threat landscape and improve […]
I’ve been fortunate enough to serve my country as a member of the Senior Intelligence Service (SIS) in the Central Intelligence Agency. As a kid growing up in northern Minnesota, a career at the CIA seemed an impossible dream, and yet I was able to serve my country and our allies around the world for […]
Cybersecurity is front and center as part of our national defense strategy. Civilian networks responsible for life-sustaining services such as water and power must be protected with the same vigor as networks that host sensitive data. To accomplish this the Department of Homeland Services developed the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program in 2012. CDM […]
