Managing Cyber Risk in the Pandemic Era
A dialogue on the “new normal” in IT risk management
IT risk management has been forever changed by COVID-19. From the sudden and exponential growth of the remote workforce to the increase in phishing and ransomware attacks that exploit organizations in flux, the pandemic is a before-and-after milestone that is creating new challenges and requiring new strategies for effectively managing cyber risk.
During this on-demand event, John Nicely, Principal PM Manager, Microsoft, Hugh Barrett, Telos VP of technical solutions, Telos, and Steve Horvath, Telos VP of strategy and cloud discuss the many changes to IT risk management caused or accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and what to expect going forward. You’ll learn about:
- New, evolving risks as a result of an almost entirely mobile workforce
- Prioritization of risks as IT struggles to deploy new technologies in response to emerging demands
- What strategies can be used to help mitigate those risks
Why you should watch:
In a world where we are more connected than ever before, COVID-19 has forced a new mindset for risk and compliance teams, as well as IT staff that understand the need to conduct business in geographically dispersed localities for significant durations.
These new business drivers and the accompanying risk acceptance and mitigations will mean the difference between organizations that can evolve and succeed and those that won’t. Watch the presentation for deeper insights into the current situation and how to prepare for the future.
Speakers
Hugh Barrett is vice president of technical solutions for Telos Corporation. He has worked closely with Telos customers in the Intelligence Community, Federal Civilian and DoD for over fifteen years, and has dedicated much of the past four years to consulting and product development in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) transition. He is chief architect of Xacta Continuum™ for automating key tasks in continuous monitoring, and directs development efforts for the Xacta Assessment Engine for A&A automation.
Hugh is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and a Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP). He graduated with a degree in Computer Science from the State University of NY College at Brockport.
Joining Telos in 2006, Steve Horvath established a new model for providing professional services in support of the company’s Xacta risk management platform. He currently serves as Vice President of Strategy and Cloud with a focus on long-term strategic partnerships and solutions spanning the company’s breadth of offerings. With over 20 years practical experience in the information security domain, Steve is considered an expert in risk and compliance for information technology. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, and maintains both Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications.
