Continuous Monitoring – Continuous Diagnostics – Authority to Operate – FISMA and OMB Memos: Putting the Pieces Together Training Workshop for Government


This event qualifies for .7 CEUs

This event qualifies for 7 CPEs


Overview of the Workshop: 
 

Information systems security is considered one of the top priorities for most CIOs and agency heads.  There are many pieces to   security management, compliance and reporting requirements. With FISMA requirements, OMB requirements/DHS reporting requirements and NIST special guidance and standards (which are mandatory for compliance), many executives, managers and staff often have questions about what to do, how to comply and where to start.  Additionally senior managers, who have responsibility for signing the “Authority to Operate”, often feel as if they need to have additional questions answered – but must make difficult decisions without having the correct data.  This Potomac Forum Training Workshop will put the pieces together for information systems security requirements and help agencies comply with the many requirements while minimizing the burden on staff.

 

Workshop attendees will   gain an understanding of how to comply with the FISMA reporting metrics, present very practical information about the federal government’s information security requirements for ISCM and FISMA, and offer insight on integration, risk assessment, testing, internal control software and reporting. The focus of this workshop will be on efficiently meeting ISCM and FISMA requirements as described in OMB Memos M-14-03 and M-14-04 and other documents.   

 
 
What You Will Learn: 
  • ISCM and FISMA FY14 reporting guidance, methodology and requirements from both a CIO and IG perspective
  • Additional understanding of ISCM,  Continuous Monitoring – Continuous Diagnostics – What Agencies Need to Know and to Do 
  • How to Develop, Maintain and Implement ISCM Strategy
  • Guidance on Assessing and Developing Staff and Resources for your ISCM Strategy
  • Current trends in ISCM products and services
  • ISCM Lessons Learned from Federal information security executives
  • Independent Evaluations of ISCM from an IG audit perspective
  • Using Continuous Monitoring Diagnostics for Better Authority To Operate  “ATO” Decision Making  

 

Why You Should Attend: 
  • Receive guidance on the latest OMB memos

  • Understand  Continuous Monitoring – Continuous Diagnostics  and  OMB M-14-03

  • Agency security executives, managers, staff, CIOs,  and oversight organizations need to understand the various documents related to Information Systems Security

  • Attendees with ISC2 certifications will receive CEUs

     

Who Should Attend: 
  • ISSOs, ISSMs and security staff
  • Executives who must “sign off” on Authority to Operate “ATO”
  • CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, CFOs, Deputies, Associates and Staff
  • Compliance and Enforcement Officers
  • System and network administrators who play a role in FISMA and continuous monitoring
  • Executives, Managers, and Staff Responsible for FISMA Compliance
  • Staff who are focusing on security assessment and authorization (traditional C&A) and continuous monitoring issues
  • IGs and Auditors who must perform independent reviews (IG reviews are required by Nov 15, 2014)
  • Program Managers Developing or Maintaining IT Systems
  • IT Professionals Interesting in Improving IT Security
  • State Government Security managers who voluntarily adapt the NIST and FISMA Guidelines and Standards for their States

 

Format: 
  • Presentations by professional in Implement Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM), NIST and FISMA compliance consultants
  • Panel discussions led by experienced government and industry experts 

Speaker and Presenter Information

Keynote Speaker: 
Dr. Ron Ross
NIST FELLOW

Leader, FISMA Implementation Team

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Leader, Joint Transformation Initiatives Interagency Working Group
Author of SP800-53 Rev 4

 
 
Guest Speakers: 
Tim Ruland
Chief IT Security Officerand CISO

US Census Bureau

 

 
Instructors: 
Carrie Boyle
Manager, Cybersecurity Solutions

Grant Thornton Global Public Sector

 

 

Nsiona N. Di Bassinga
Manager, Information Assurance Solutions

Grant Thornton Global Public Sector

 

 

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID


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When
Wed, Aug 27, 2014, 8:30am - 5:00pm


Cost

Government Employees:  $895.00


Where
Willard InterContinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20004
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Website
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Organizer
Potomac Forum, Ltd


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