BREAKFAST BRIEFING
Federal Cybersecurity Update: Managing Information Security Risk Through CDM Continuous Monitoring as a Service

Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) has become essential as attacks on federal networks have become ever more sophisticated, aggressive, and persistent. The CDM Program is intended to transform the way federal organizations manage cyber threats to their networks through strategically sourced tools and services, and to enhance the ability of government to strengthen their cyber networks. This initiative will bring an enterprise approach to continuous diagnostics, and allow consistent application of best practices across a broad range of federal agencies.

This briefing will feature a panel of federal officials on the frontlines of implementing CDM at their agencies and will award CPE’s from George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. Also under discussion will be government’s path forward to aligning Federal cybersecurity risk management and acquisition processes. 

Learning Objectives:

• Define continuous diagnostics and monitoring and the roles of various agencies, including OMB, DHS, GAO, GSA, and DoD.
• Review the National Institute of Standards and Technology risk management framework.
• Define elements of government’s Federal Acquisition cyber risk management strategy.
• Pinpoint specific strategies behind agency’s use of businesses that meet baseline cybersecurity requirements.
• List acquisition pilots and methods available to Federal, state and local agencies who are strengthening cyber resilience.

Registration

Please register by visiting http://cyberupdate.eventbrite.com/?aff=GovEvents, or call (202) 237-0300.

Participants can earn 2 CPE credits in Business Management and Organization.

To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and sign in on the CPE sheet (located at the registration desk). Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

Additional Information

Prerequisites: Previous experience or education in federal IT procurement.

Who should attend?
Managers in Civilian, State & Local, Military, Industry, and Education who are involved or interested in:
-    Technology
-    Computer Science
-    Acquisition and Procurement
-    Organizational Development

Advance Preparation: Basic experience and familiarity with CDM, cybersecurity, and IT.

Program Level: Intermediate

Delivery Method: Group Live Training