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News Clips Featuring John M. Gilligan
[ 2009 ]
- (Nov. 6, 2009) - Cyber Security Pioneers, SC Magazine for IT Security Professionals
- (June 1, 2009) - Article about USAF strategic sourcing efforts, Government Executive
- (Jan. 12, 2009) - Top Issues for CIOs, Government Computer News
[ 2008 ]
- (Dec. 12, 2008) - Metalmark Buys into Government Market, Washington Technology
- (Dec. 12, 2008) - Federal Security Spotlight: the Consensus Audit Guidelines, Federal News Radio
- (Nov. 21, 2008) - Guidelines to Standardize Network Security Controls, Next Gov
News & Events
Press Releases and Presentations from John M. Gilligan
[ 2009 ]
- (Nov. 13, 2009) -- Baseline Standard of Due Care for Cybersecurity Updated
The updates provide a mapping between each of the 20 critical controls and controls in NIST SP 800-53 Revision 3. Also, metrics and tests for each of the automated controls have been added. A new appendix lists the types of cyber attacks that motivated the development of each control. - (Nov. 12, 2009) -- Solving the CIO’s Dilemma: 20 Critical Controls for Effective Cyber Defense
A presentation by John M. Gilligan at the National Summit on Planning and Implementing the 20 Critical Controls, held in November 2009. - (Nov. 4, 2009) -- Understanding Technology Stakeholders: Their Progress and Challenges
A presentation by John M. Gilligan at the Department of Homeland Security Software Assurance Conference, held in November 2009. - (Sept. 17, 2009) -- Cyber Security: Threats and Needed Actions
A presentation by John M. Gilligan to the Reserach Board. - (May 31, 2009) -- Automating Enterprise IT Management
A prsentation about leveraging a Security Content Automation Protocol, by John M. Gilligan. - (March 10, 2009) -- Cyber Security: Past and Future
A presentation by John M. Gilligan at CERT's 20th Anniversary Technology Symposium held in Pittsburgh, PA. - (Feb. 23, 2009) -- Baseline Standard of Due Care for Cybersecurity Announced
A consortium of federal agencies and private organizations today released Version 1.0 of the Consensus Audit Guidelines that define the most critical security controls to protect federal and contractor information and information systems.
[ 2008 ]
- (Dec. 11, 2008)-- Consensus Audit Guidelines Announced
The Consensus Audit Guidelines are a collaborative effort between industry and government to identify the most critical security controls to defending our Nation’s cyber systems from attacks. - (Dec. 10, 2008) -- How Much Security is Enough?
How much security is enough...and where should investments be applied? John Gilligan thinks it is time to require that IT vendors deliver “locked down” configurations and employ standards as well as automated tools to “enforce” continued security compliance. - (Dec. 8, 2008) -- Presentation: Cyber Security - the 21st Century Domain
The Cyber Security Commission formed to advise the incoming Administration released its recommendations on December 8th. John Gilligan co-authored the report.
Reports
Publications Authored or Co-authord by John M. Gilligan
[ 2009 ]
20 Critical Controls: Consensus Audit Guidelines (version 2.3)
(Nov 13, 2009) This paper is the version 2.3 iteration of the Consensus Audit Guidelines, a collaborative effort between industry and government to identify the most critical security controls to defending our Nation’s cyber systems from attacks.
Rapid IT Acquisition Advisory
(Nov. 9, 2009) - There is a new model for acquiring information technology (IT) that has the potential to significantly shorten the acquisition timeline while also maintaining the focus on results. It has the potential to revolutionize the way the government acquires IT solutions.
The Role of Technology in Addressing Energy and Environmental Issues
(Feb. 23, 2009) - In this paper by the Transition Study Group of the IAC, you find an assessment of our current energy and environment posture, areas where actions can be taken by the Obama administration and discuss areas where information technology can help the nation better manage energy resources and improve the environment.
[ 2008 ]
Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency
(Dec. 8, 2008) - The Cyber Security Commission formed to advise the incoming Administration released its recommendations on December 8th. John Gilligan co-authored the report.