Careers Information Security Podcast

Ten years ago, the National Security Agency (NSA) started up the Centers of Academic Excellence program to encourage stronger information assurance programs at colleges and universities. Initially, there were 7 designated CAE schools. Today, the ranks have swollen to over 100 CAE-designated schools, and information assurance professionals are much better prepared to tackle the cybersecurity challenges we face. Dickie George, Information Assurance Technical Director within the NSA, discusses: The CAE program's core mission; Benefits of the program for participating schools and students; What to expect from CAE in its second decade. George began at the National Security Agency in August 1970 after graduating from Dartmouth College. He started in the Crypto-Math Intern Program, having tours in Research, the SIGINT Directorate, and the Information Assurance Directorate's (IAD) predecessor organization. Except for a tour in the Signals Intelligence Directorate (SID) and one at the Center for Communications Research in Princeton, he has worked in the IAD since 1973, and has served as the Technical Director of the IAD since 2003.

Interview with Dr. David Dampier on Mississippi State's Unique Program Mississippi State University's 'Wounded Warriors' program is all about providing digital forensics training for soldiers and sailors transitioning home from Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world. In an exclusive interview, Dr. David Dampier, associate professor in the university's department of computer science and engineering - and an Army veteran - discusses: Details of the 'Wounded Warriors' program; Job prospects for returning veterans; How this program has impacted other training opportunities at Mississippi State. Dampier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and serves as the Director of the National Forensics Training Center at Mississippi State University. The NFTC is a USDOJ-funded center that provides law enforcement officers free training in digital forensics. He is a retired Army officer with over 20 years of service. His research interests are in digital forensics and software engineering, and he has over 50 technical publications to his credit, including 5 book chapters and 11 journal papers. He has also given invited talks to both national and international audiences on software engineering, digital forensics and information assurance.

Interview with Dr. David Dampier on Mississippi State's Unique Program Mississippi State University's 'Wounded Warriors' program is all about providing digital forensics training for soldiers and sailors transitioning home from Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world. In an exclusive interview, Dr. David Dampier, associate professor in the university's department of computer science and engineering - and an Army veteran - discusses: Details of the 'Wounded Warriors' program; Job prospects for returning veterans; How this program has impacted other training opportunities at Mississippi State. Dampier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and serves as the Director of the National Forensics Training Center at Mississippi State University. The NFTC is a USDOJ-funded center that provides law enforcement officers free training in digital forensics. He is a retired Army officer with over 20 years of service. His research interests are in digital forensics and software engineering, and he has over 50 technical publications to his credit, including 5 book chapters and 11 journal papers. He has also given invited talks to both national and international audiences on software engineering, digital forensics and information assurance.

Interview with Dr. David Dampier on Mississippi State's Unique Program Mississippi State University's 'Wounded Warriors' program is all about providing digital forensics training for soldiers and sailors transitioning home from Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world. In an exclusive interview, Dr. David Dampier, associate professor in the university's department of computer science and engineering - and an Army veteran - discusses: Details of the 'Wounded Warriors' program; Job prospects for returning veterans; How this program has impacted other training opportunities at Mississippi State. Dampier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and serves as the Director of the National Forensics Training Center at Mississippi State University. The NFTC is a USDOJ-funded center that provides law enforcement officers free training in digital forensics. He is a retired Army officer with over 20 years of service. His research interests are in digital forensics and software engineering, and he has over 50 technical publications to his credit, including 5 book chapters and 11 journal papers. He has also given invited talks to both national and international audiences on software engineering, digital forensics and information assurance.

Opportunities - and Salaries - are up for the Right People with the Right Skills The economy has been down, but job opportunities are up for information security professionals with the right skills. This is the posture of David Foote, CEO and chief research officer of Foote Partners, an IT workforce research firm. In an exclusive interview, Foote discusses: The hottest IT security skills and certifications; Hiring trends and areas of growth in the coming months; Complementary skills that also are in high demand. Foote has long been one of the nation's leading industry analysts tracking, analyzing and reporting on IT workforce management and compensation practices, trends and issues. His columns, articles and contributions appear regularly in dozens of publications. As Foote Partners' CEO and Chief Research Officer since 1997, David leads a senior team of experienced former McKinsey & Company, Gartner, META Group, and Towers Perrin analysts and consultants, and former HR, IT, and business executives, in advising governments and corporations worldwide on increasing performance and managing IT's impact on their businesses and customers. Prior to co-founding Foote Partners in 1997, David was an analyst and consultant with Gartner and META Group, co-founding and directing META's executive service for Chief Information Officers and leading the firm's IT Human Capital Management and Compensation research practices.

Opportunities - and Salaries - are up for the Right People with the Right Skills The economy has been down, but job opportunities are up for information security professionals with the right skills. This is the posture of David Foote, CEO and chief research officer of Foote Partners, an IT workforce research firm. In an exclusive interview, Foote discusses: The hottest IT security skills and certifications; Hiring trends and areas of growth in the coming months; Complementary skills that also are in high demand. Foote has long been one of the nation's leading industry analysts tracking, analyzing and reporting on IT workforce management and compensation practices, trends and issues. His columns, articles and contributions appear regularly in dozens of publications. As Foote Partners' CEO and Chief Research Officer since 1997, David leads a senior team of experienced former McKinsey & Company, Gartner, META Group, and Towers Perrin analysts and consultants, and former HR, IT, and business executives, in advising governments and corporations worldwide on increasing performance and managing IT's impact on their businesses and customers. Prior to co-founding Foote Partners in 1997, David was an analyst and consultant with Gartner and META Group, co-founding and directing META's executive service for Chief Information Officers and leading the firm's IT Human Capital Management and Compensation research practices.

Opportunities - and Salaries - are up for the Right People with the Right Skills The economy has been down, but job opportunities are up for information security professionals with the right skills. This is the posture of David Foote, CEO and chief research officer of Foote Partners, an IT workforce research firm. In an exclusive interview, Foote discusses: The hottest IT security skills and certifications; Hiring trends and areas of growth in the coming months; Complementary skills that also are in high demand. Foote has long been one of the nation's leading industry analysts tracking, analyzing and reporting on IT workforce management and compensation practices, trends and issues. His columns, articles and contributions appear regularly in dozens of publications. As Foote Partners' CEO and Chief Research Officer since 1997, David leads a senior team of experienced former McKinsey & Company, Gartner, META Group, and Towers Perrin analysts and consultants, and former HR, IT, and business executives, in advising governments and corporations worldwide on increasing performance and managing IT's impact on their businesses and customers. Prior to co-founding Foote Partners in 1997, David was an analyst and consultant with Gartner and META Group, co-founding and directing META's executive service for Chief Information Officers and leading the firm's IT Human Capital Management and Compensation research practices.

With the heightened focus on cybersecurity - and increased incidents of insider crimes - the digital forensics practice has also gained a higher profile in both the private and public sectors. Keith Barger, a forensics veteran, currently serves as a director in KPMG's forensics practice in Houston, TX. In an exclusive interview, Barger discusses: Myths and realities about forensics; How businesses and government agencies are employing forensics today; Tips on where your organization can acquire forensics skills. Barger joined KPMG in 2006 after six years as a Special Agent and Digital Forensics and e-Discovery Western Regional Coordinator and Project Manager with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Keith has extensive experience with e-Discovery, the Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, digital forensic investigations, forensic methodologies, computer evidence recovery, and data analysis. Barger specializes in electronic data discovery, data analytics and investigative services in support of civil litigation and provides advisory services regarding technology related matters. He also provides expert witness testimony when appropriate in connection with these services.

With the heightened focus on cybersecurity - and increased incidents of insider crimes - the digital forensics practice has also gained a higher profile in both the private and public sectors. Keith Barger, a forensics veteran, currently serves as a director in KPMG's forensics practice in Houston, TX. In an exclusive interview, Barger discusses: Myths and realities about forensics; How businesses and government agencies are employing forensics today; Tips on where your organization can acquire forensics skills. Barger joined KPMG in 2006 after six years as a Special Agent and Digital Forensics and e-Discovery Western Regional Coordinator and Project Manager with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Keith has extensive experience with e-Discovery, the Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, digital forensic investigations, forensic methodologies, computer evidence recovery, and data analysis. Barger specializes in electronic data discovery, data analytics and investigative services in support of civil litigation and provides advisory services regarding technology related matters. He also provides expert witness testimony when appropriate in connection with these services.

With the heightened focus on cybersecurity - and increased incidents of insider crimes - the digital forensics practice has also gained a higher profile in both the private and public sectors. Keith Barger, a forensics veteran, currently serves as a director in KPMG's forensics practice in Houston, TX. In an exclusive interview, Barger discusses: Myths and realities about forensics; How businesses and government agencies are employing forensics today; Tips on where your organization can acquire forensics skills. Barger joined KPMG in 2006 after six years as a Special Agent and Digital Forensics and e-Discovery Western Regional Coordinator and Project Manager with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Keith has extensive experience with e-Discovery, the Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, digital forensic investigations, forensic methodologies, computer evidence recovery, and data analysis. Barger specializes in electronic data discovery, data analytics and investigative services in support of civil litigation and provides advisory services regarding technology related matters. He also provides expert witness testimony when appropriate in connection with these services.

The Heartland data breach and July's denial of service (DDoS) attacks against government agencies are among the biggest information security incidents of the year. And they've pushed incident response into the spotlight. Peter Allor is on the Steering Committee of the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST.org), and in this interview he discusses: Key incident response issues facing organizations today; What we've learned from the Heartland and government DDoS incidents; How to prepare for a successful career in incident response. Allor is a member of the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) Steering Committee, a forum for security and incident information exchange between teams international. He also is the program manager for cyber incident & vulnerability Handling for IBM, where he is responsible for guiding the company's overall security initiatives and participation in enterprise and government implementation strategies. In addition, Allor is a member of: The Information Technology - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC) which shares on information for protecting Critical Infrastructures. Information Technology - Sector Coordinating Council (IT-SCC) Executive Committee, which works within the private sector on policy and strategy input to the U.S. Government. CSIS Cyber Security Commission for the 44th Presidency, representing IBM, developing strategy for improving cyber security of federal systems and critical infrastructure.

The Heartland data breach and July's denial of service (DDoS) attacks against government agencies are among the biggest information security incidents of the year. And they've pushed incident response into the spotlight. Peter Allor is on the Steering Committee of the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST.org), and in this interview he discusses: Key incident response issues facing organizations today; What we've learned from the Heartland and government DDoS incidents; How to prepare for a successful career in incident response. Allor is a member of the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) Steering Committee, a forum for security and incident information exchange between teams international. He also is the program manager for cyber incident & vulnerability Handling for IBM, where he is responsible for guiding the company's overall security initiatives and participation in enterprise and government implementation strategies. In addition, Allor is a member of: The Information Technology - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC) which shares on information for protecting Critical Infrastructures. Information Technology - Sector Coordinating Council (IT-SCC) Executive Committee, which works within the private sector on policy and strategy input to the U.S. Government. CSIS Cyber Security Commission for the 44th Presidency, representing IBM, developing strategy for improving cyber security of federal systems and critical infrastructure.

The Heartland data breach and July's denial of service (DDoS) attacks against government agencies are among the biggest information security incidents of the year. And they've pushed incident response into the spotlight. Peter Allor is on the Steering Committee of the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST.org), and in this interview he discusses: Key incident response issues facing organizations today; What we've learned from the Heartland and government DDoS incidents; How to prepare for a successful career in incident response. Allor is a member of the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) Steering Committee, a forum for security and incident information exchange between teams international. He also is the program manager for cyber incident & vulnerability Handling for IBM, where he is responsible for guiding the company's overall security initiatives and participation in enterprise and government implementation strategies. In addition, Allor is a member of: The Information Technology - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC) which shares on information for protecting Critical Infrastructures. Information Technology - Sector Coordinating Council (IT-SCC) Executive Committee, which works within the private sector on policy and strategy input to the U.S. Government. CSIS Cyber Security Commission for the 44th Presidency, representing IBM, developing strategy for improving cyber security of federal systems and critical infrastructure.

Interview with Alan Berman of DRI International and AnneMarie Staley of NYSE The H1N1 threat has put business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) in the headlines. But behind the scenes, the discipline has long been active in helping global organizations respond to myriad natural and man-made disasters. In a discussion about H1N1 and other BC/DR issues, Alan Berman of DRI International and AnneMarie Staley of NYSE touch upon: The biggest threats and regulatory challenges facing global organizations; How to apply "Think Global, Act Local" to BC/DR; What organizations must do now to respond to the H1N1 threat. Berman, the Executive Director of DRI International, is a CBCP, a member of the ASIS BS25999 technical committee, a member of the Committee of Experts for ANSI-ANAB, a former member of the NY City Partnership for Security and Risk Management and the co-chair for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation committee to create the new standard for the US Private Sector Preparedness Act (PL 110-53). Over a career that has spanned 25 years, he has served as a President and CIO for a major financial institution, National Practice Leader for Operational Resiliency for PricewaterhouseCoopers and Global Business Continuity practice leader for Marsh. Staley is the Senior Manager of Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery for North America for NYSE Euronext, which includes the New York Stock Exchange in New York. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the US-based business continuity and disaster recovery efforts. These efforts include risk assessment, business impact analysis, disaster recovery scenario development and response strategies, contingency plans, exercises, and training & awareness campaigns.

Interview with Alan Berman of DRI International and AnneMarie Staley of NYSE The H1N1 threat has put business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) in the headlines. But behind the scenes, the discipline has long been active in helping global organizations respond to myriad natural and man-made disasters. In a discussion about H1N1 and other BC/DR issues, Alan Berman of DRI International and AnneMarie Staley of NYSE touch upon: The biggest threats and regulatory challenges facing global organizations; How to apply "Think Global, Act Local" to BC/DR; What organizations must do now to respond to the H1N1 threat. Berman, the Executive Director of DRI International, is a CBCP, a member of the ASIS BS25999 technical committee, a member of the Committee of Experts for ANSI-ANAB, a former member of the NY City Partnership for Security and Risk Management and the co-chair for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation committee to create the new standard for the US Private Sector Preparedness Act (PL 110-53). Over a career that has spanned 25 years, he has served as a President and CIO for a major financial institution, National Practice Leader for Operational Resiliency for PricewaterhouseCoopers and Global Business Continuity practice leader for Marsh. Staley is the Senior Manager of Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery for North America for NYSE Euronext, which includes the New York Stock Exchange in New York. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the US-based business continuity and disaster recovery efforts. These efforts include risk assessment, business impact analysis, disaster recovery scenario development and response strategies, contingency plans, exercises, and training & awareness campaigns.