CYBERSECURITY

& Information Systems Digest

10 JANUARY 2023

CSIAC collects and publishes articles related to our technical focus areas on the web to share with the DoD community.

FEATURED ARTICLE

NIST Retires SHA-1 Cryptographic Algorithm

The SHA-1 algorithm, one of the first widely used methods of protecting electronic information, has reached the end of its useful life, according to security experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The agency is now recommending that IT professionals replace SHA-1, in the limited situations where it is still used, with…

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Featured Notable Technical Inquiry

Banking Security Framework

The Cybersecurity & Information Systems Information Analysis Center (CSIAC) was asked to identify which cybersecurity risk assessment framework is best suited for the financial industry and provide examples of such frameworks.  CSIAC identified the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework as the most applicable and provided examples of other industry-specific implementation guidance.  A presentation specific to the financial services sector was also…

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Quantum Security – Quantum Computing and the Threat to Cybersecurity

The promise of quantum computing is to revolutionize traditional computing, enabling us to tackle computational challenges previously considered impossible. Quantum computers are ideal for conducting data simulation experiments used in forecasting, chemical modeling, and materials science. The scale and speed at which these simulations operate promise advancement in multiple scientific fields. While the promise of…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2025 Department of the Air Force Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Summit

The goal of the M&S Summit is to gather U.S. Air Force and Space Force M&S experts to learn about new M&S initiatives and techniques, network across military services and with industry experts, and hear…

DoD Cyber Workforce Summit

The DoD CIO will host the Inaugural Cyber Workforce Summit with support from AFCEA International and the National Defense University. To succeed in today’s environment, the U.S. Department of Defense must remain aggressive in its…

Smart Cities Connect Spring Conference & Expo

Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating a fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring infrastructure investments, smart city solutions…

18th Annual Homeland Security Week

Join the Homeland Security community March 25-26 in the Washington, DC area for IDGA’s 18th iteration of the Homeland Security Week Summit, where leading experts and key decision-makers from DHS, DOJ, local law enforcement, and…

Voice From the Community

Steeby Kurt
Kurt Steeby

Information Systems Security Officers

Kurt Steeby is the ISSO for the 7th Army Training Command responsible for protecting the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) computer network for Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. Used by the U.S. Army, its allies, and partners, the MPE platform can communicate on a single network to maintain a digital common operating picture and common core services internationally. Standardizing how the Army shares information with mission partners reduces time and costs associated with building tailor-made networks for each mission and nation.

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