Cybersecurity

CybersecurityLECET Information Technology Conference | May 2, 2012

Carrie Leary | Anne Arundel Community College

Background

AACCCenter of Academic

Excellence

AAS Degree in Information Assurance &

Cybersecurity

Certificates

Network Security

Server Administration

CISCO Networking

Forensic

CyberWatchAdvanced Technological

Education Center

Curriculum

K-12 Training

Professional Development

Collegiate Cybersecurity Defense Competitions

OrganizationsPublic & Private Sectors

Research

Training

Awareness

What is Cybersecurity?

Defined as…

Measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack

- Merriam-Webster

The state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this -Oxford Dictionaries

What are the needs?

96,600 Network & Computer System Administrators

65,700 Information Security Analysts

110,000 Computer Support Specialists

120,000 Computer Systems Analysts

Bureau of Labor Statistics | Employment Change 2010 - 2020

The Problem

Current Workforce

IT Graduates

Workforce

Needs

Identifying the Workforce

Information Technology (IT) jobs found in every industry and across numerous job functions

Lack of job training and skills

Pending baby boom retirements

Lack of interest in STEM fields

Lack career info

1986 - 1996

2000 - 2004

2004 - 2008

2009 - current

Why worry?

Our Nation Loss of Intelligence Critical

Infrastructure/Power Grid

Organizations Loss of Data Reduced

Productivity Financial Loss Loss of Trust by

Customers Bankruptcy

Individuals Identity Theft Financial Loss Inconvenience

The Problem

Current Workforce

IT Graduates

Workforce

Needs

Avoid Weak Passwords

Accessing the Internet


Choose your browser carefully.Select Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, of Safari if possible.

Keep Web Browser up-to-date.Install patches as they are released

Use secure websites. Look for “https” when transmitting confidential information.

Never click links.Always type the web address directly into the address bar.


Do not use unsecure WiFi.Free WiFi at Starbucks, McDonalds, etc. should not be used when transmitting confidential information.

Password protect your home WiFiPassword protecting decreased the number of unauthorized users on your connection.

Do not broadcast the SSID of your home WiFi.Hiding the name of your network decreases the number of unauthorized users on your connection

Be careful when selecting and answering Password Recovery Questions.Do not select questions that others know the answer to or can utilize social engineering to determine.

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Evolving Infrastructure

We continue to embrace new technology Mobile Device Virtualization Cloud Computing

Need a workforce versed in specific technical knowledge

As the number of connected devices

increases

storage needs will increase,

the need for data analytics will increase, and

security to defend against robust threats

will be essential

Be Smart with your Smartphone

Only connect to protected WiFi

Be vigilant when clicking web links

Use a complex password

Keep firmware updated

Only download apps from trusted sources

Pay attention to the data the phone is accessing

Cloud Computing

Built on TRUST!

Cloud Computing – Know what to ask

System Downtime Encryption of data (in transit and at rest)

Disaster Recovery Plan Data Retention Policy

Data Integrity Assurance

Identity and Access Management

Regulatory Compliance

Location of Data Centers/

Physical Security

Moving Forward

Awareness and Training are essential!

• Stay Safe Onlinehttp://www.staysafeonline.org/

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) www.nist.gov

• National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)http://csrc.nist.gov/nice/

• CyberWatch ATE Centerwww.cyberwatchcenter.org

• Cyber Marylandhttp://www.cybermaryland.org/

Resources

http://www.staysafeonline.org/

http://www.nist.gov/

http://csrc.nist.gov/nice/

http://www.cyberwatchcenter.org/

http://www.cybermaryland.org/

Questions?Carrie Leary | [email protected] | 410-777-7088

mailto:[email protected]

Resources

Stay Safe Onlinehttp://www.staysafeonline.org/

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) www.nist.gov

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)http://csrc.nist.gov/nice/

CyberWatchwww.cyberwatchcenter.org

Cyber Marylandhttp://www.cybermaryland.org/



http://www.nist.gov/




http://www.cyberwatchcenter.org/



Resources

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/communications/internet-minute-infographic.html

http://www.confidenttechnologies.com/infographic

http://www.makeuseof.com/tech-fun/the-only-thing-internet-explorer-is-good-for/







