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Dec. 12: The National Security Supply Chain: Reducing the Vulnerabilities

Join the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) for a program featuring an overview of acquisition, technology and innovation in the intelligence community to both assure we have the most advanced protections in place to mitigate our vulnerabilities, and the most recent tools and information on how to protect intellectual property, prevent insider threats and understand supply chain considerations in the government contracting environment.  Keynote Frank Montoya, Jr., National Counterintelligence Executive, Office of the Director of National Intelligence will keynote with a preview of the 2013 Economic Espionage Report (EER).

AGENDA AT A GLANCE
 
12:00 PM Welcome & Introductions
  • Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO, GTSC
  • Elena Kim-Mitchell, Director, Private Sector Outreach, ODNI

 

12:10 PM ODNI Movie

12:30 PM – 1:30 PMKeynote Luncheon:Preview of the 2013 Economic Espionage Report
Frank Montoya, Jr., Counterintelligence Executive, ONCIX

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CERT & Insider Threat

Randy Trzeciak Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI), CERT Program, Carnegie Mellon University

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Best Practices on Insider Threats & Supply Chain Security

  • Joan McCarroll, Director, Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Center of Excellence
  • Kathy Mills, Corporate Security Officer/Security Director, CENTRA Technology, Inc.

3:00PM – 3:30PM Cyber Threats & Vulnerabilities to Small & Mid-Sized Companies

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Acquisition, Technology & Innovation
Dr. David A. Honey, Ph.D., Director for Science & Technology, Assistant Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Science & Technology, ODNI

4:15PM – 5:00 PM What Can Business Do?

  • DHS Business Continuity tool
  • FBI Resources
Keynote: Dr. David A. Honey, Director for Science & Technology, Assistant Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Science & Technology, ODNI
Dr. David Honey serves as the Director for Science & Technology and Assistant Deputy Director for National Intelligence for Science & Technology for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Dr. David A. Honey joined the DoD’s Office of the Director, Defense Research and Engineering as the Director for Research on 31 August 2009. Dr. Honey was responsible for policy and oversight of DoD Science and Technology programs from Basic Research through Advanced Technology Development. He was also responsible for oversight of DoD laboratories, ensuring the long-term strategic direction of the Department’s S&T programs, and for developing those technologies needed for continued technological superiority of US forces. Before assuming this position Dr. Honey was the General Manager and Senior Vice President of the Defense Sector for Information Systems Laboratories (ISL), a small business pursuing science and engineering innovations in the fields of advanced sensors, communications, UAVs, adaptive signal processing, and undersea warfare technology. Dr. Honey also served on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Honey was the Director of the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office (STO), Director of the Advanced Technology Office (ATO), and Deputy Director and Program Manager of the Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). While at DARPA he led efforts in optoelectronics, networks, communications, information assurance, network-centric-warfare applications, information assurance, sensor systems, space and near-space sensors and structures, maritime technology, underground facility detection and characterization, alternative energy, and chemical-biological defense.

Keynote: Frank Montoya, Jr., Counterintelligence Executive, Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive (ONCIX) 

Frank Montoya, Jr. began his career as an FBI special agent in May 1991 and reported to the San Antonio Field Office, where he worked violent crime and fugitive investigations. He established and led activities of the division’s fugitive task force. Montoya also worked temporarily in the Oklahoma City Field Office to assist in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing investigation. In April 2000, Montoya was promoted and worked at FBI Headquarters. He oversaw national security investigations and operations. During this time, he assisted in the Robert Hanssen investigation. Montoya transferred to the Milwaukee Field Office in November 2002. He served as supervisor and oversaw the counterintelligence squad and several national security investigations. Montoya returned to FBI Headquarters in December 2005, was promoted to unit chief in the Counterintelligence Division, and participated in the establishment of the National Cyber Investigations Joint Task Force. He moved to the West Coast in July 2007 and worked in the San Francisco Field Office as assistant special agent in charge in the counterintelligence branch.

Joan McCarroll, Director, Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Center of Excellence

In her role as SE&I COE Director, Joan is responsible for establishing and promoting TASC’s best practices and processes in SE&I, program protection and cybersecurity including insider threat analysis.  In her current role, Joan identifies Leading Practices in SE and deploys them across the company resulting in innovative solutions for our customers. In the area of program protection, Joan has expertise in both external and internal threat assessment and protection. Since joining TASC in 1990, Joan has performed and led end-to-end technical efforts in support of operationally deployed systems, systems under development, and future system architecture studies. She has held senior program management positions supporting the intelligence community in secure communications and SIGINT. Joan received her BSEE from Drexel University and her MS in Systems Analysis and Management from George Washington University. She has also attended Executive education courses at Darden and Strategic Marketing at the University of Chicago.


Kathy Mills, Corporate Security Officer/Security Director, CENTRA Technology, Inc.

Kathy joined CENTRA Technology, in November 2008 as the Corporate Security Officer/Security Director.  She is responsible for all aspects of CENTRA’s Security operations, including personnel security, program security, physical security, and Information security, at both CENTRA’s Arlington and Burlington locations. Kathy has over twenty years experience in security including management of day-to-day operational security, personnel management, administration, and maintaining all aspects of a security program under the National Industrial Security Program.

Randy Trzeciak Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI), CERT, Carnegie Mellon University

Randy Trzeciak is currently a Senior Member of the technical staff for the Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI) CERT Program. Mr. Trzeciak is a member of a team in CERT focusing on insider threat research. The studies analyze the physical and online behavior of malicious insiders prior to and during network compromises. Other insider threat research uses system dynamics modeling for risk analysis of the impacts of policy decisions, technical security measures, psychological issues, and organizational culture on insider threat. Mr. Trzeciak also is an adjunct professor in Carnegie Mellon’s H. John Heinz School of Public Policy and Management. Prior to his current role in the CERT Program, Mr. Trzeciak managed the Management Information Systems (MIS) team in the Information Technology Department at the SEI. Under his direction, the MIS team developed and supported numerous mission-critical, large-scale, relational database management systems.

 

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Get Smart About Mobile Devices

You must protect your network when you travel.

LeapFrog - Mobile Devices

I’m on the prowl for chances to intercept your data. SmartPhones, iPads, BlackBerrys and other mobile devices help you stay connected and allow you to take your data with you. Because they connect to the Internet using wireless connections, they present opportunities for bad guys to pick off the most sensitive company information. Next thing you know, I’m exchanging high fives with a hacker in the end zone.

PDN_MalWareDownloading the global address list and storing sensitive client information or email discussions on your mobile device adds risk of unauthorized disclosure.

Don’t fumble your data when using mobile devices:

• Kick that app. Be careful what you get at the app store. Applications and freeware often contain hidden viruses and spyware that could put your device and the information on it at risk.

• Block that Bluetooth! When not in use, change the default password for connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device.

• Be a textual deviate. Your text messages are not secure. Texts are transmitted over your carrier’s network, not a secure company network. The files you send are not encrypted and won’t be scanned by your company’s network virus protection.

• Huddle up on WiFi. Free, public WiFi service can be extremely insecure. Don’t make it easy for me. Be your own WiFi hot spot.

• Kick the GPS habit. GPS is useful when you need it; but it can also publish your current and past locations. Turn it off unless in use.

• Use a playbook. Keep track of where your mobile device is at all times and lock it when not in use to prevent loss or theft.

Don’t let your mobile device get sacked. Protect — don’t neglect!

Lisa Martin CEO LeapFrog Solutions, Inc.

Lisa Martin
CEO
LeapFrog Solutions, Inc.

LeapFrog Solutions (LFS) is a certified woman owned small business based in Fairfax, Virginia. Founded in 1996, we are a trusted source for commercial businesses and federal agencies seeking full spectrum creative solutions and exceptional program management. This blogpost is brought to you by GTSC in partnership with LeapFrog Solutions. For more information on cyber awareness campaigns contact Anjali Dighe at 703.539.6127 or [email protected].

 

 

March 20: Insight Session with Dr. Starnes Walker, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Navy Cyber Command

The Coalition welcomes Dr. Starnes Walker, the Chief Technology Officer & Technical Director of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet of the U.S. Navy, to its Insight Session on March 20.

Starnes WalkerAbout Dr. Starnes Walker

Dr. Walker now serves as the Chief Technology Officer & Technical Director for the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command & U.S. 10th Fleet, U.S. Navy.  Dr. Walker’s last post was serving as the Chief Engineering and Technical Director of The University of Hawaii System.

Previously Under Secretary of Science and Technology Jay Cohen (RADM-Ret) recruited Dr. Starnes E. Walker from the Office of Naval Research to be the new Director of Research for the S&T Directorate at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Formerly the Chief of Naval Research, Secretary Cohen previously worked with Walker, who served as Technical Director and Chief Scientist and top civilian for the Naval S&T program. As Director of Research for DHS, Walker oversaw the Office of National Laboratories, the Office of University Programs for the DHS Centers of Excellence, the four DHS in-house laboratories and T&E Centers, and the Academic Fellowship and Scholarship Program Office.  Additionally Walker served as the senior S&T leadership representative to OSTP, the Congress, the IC, and OGOs internationally. He joined the S&T Directorate in January, 2007.

Dr. Walker joined the Office of Naval Research in September 2004 and served as the Technical Director and Chief Scientist reporting directly to the Chief of Naval Research. Working with the CNR, Dr. Walker was responsible for structuring and leading an S&T organization that ensures technological superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. Dr. Walker’s budget authority was annually $2,200M, plus an additional average Congressional plus-up of $700M, and Dr. Walker served in a supervisory role for a workforce of 5494 civilian and military for ONR and ONR’s Corporate Laboratory, the Naval Research Laboratory. Dr. Walker’s leadership spanned the university community, the government laboratory structure, industry, and international government defense organizations to bring their resources and technical capabilities into the Naval S&T program, thereby ensuring strategic Naval capabilities to the future and avoiding technological surprise for the nation.

Dr. Walker’s previous position was as the Acting Associate Laboratory Director for National Security, serving as the National Security Coordinator at Argonne National Laboratory. Most recently, Dr. Walker served on the DoD’s Defense Science Board in the Summer Study to define Future Strategic Strike Systems with STRATCOM as the COCOM sponsor.

Dr. Walker is a former member of the Senior Executive Service and served as the Senior Advisor for Science & Technology to stand up the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) from 1999-2003. Dr. Walker was a standing member of the Defense Science & Technology Advisory Group for DDR&E in OSD and served as the senior S&T executive at OSD along with the S&T Executives of the Services, DIA, DARPA, MDA, and the Deputy Under Secretary for S&T.

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