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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FUTURE WEBINARS

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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

Government Cybersecurity Roadshow Texas

The State of Texas has been leading the way in cybersecurity solutions. This has been an ongoing driving force for collaboration and dynamic change in the state. Many acknowledge the serious threats that cyberattacks pose…

Big Data for Intelligence Symposium

Defense Strategies Institute’s (DSI’s) 12th Annual Big Data for Intelligence Symposium will convene senior leaders from across the intelligence community, Department of Defense, federal government, academia, and industry to discuss the prioritization of data as…

9th Annual Cyber Southwest Symposium

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – Southwest Chapter, Arizona InfraGard/Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), AFCEA – Tucson, and the AZ Cyber Initiative are collaborating to organize the 9th Annual Cyber Southwest (CSW) Symposium….

IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX 2024

The Annual International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) conference & EMEX is tailored toward first responder and emergency management organizations to inform on best practices and lessons learned with Big Data, modeling and simulation capabilities,…

C4ISR USA 2024

C4ISR USA 2024 is focused on shaping the future of military readiness and navigating today’s cyber challenges. The landscape of modern warfare is evolving with an accelerated tempo, increasing complexity, and the need for decentralized…

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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