President Trump Issued a Cyber Security Directive on May 11, 2017. Today we break down and explain what the New Directive really says. Cyber expert and recent ISSA chapter president Frank Gearhart joins the New Cyber Frontier host to provide an insight on the latest from the White house.

Our conversation brings out that mostly what we find hidden in this Executive Directive is an elaborate timeline for producing reports on the current state of cybersecurity within our nation's top organizations. Join us as we walk through and point out some of the more subtle items that may be important to your company and the Cyber Industry.

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The Local ISSA Chapter leadership joins us today to talk about the state of Cyber Security in Colorado Springs. Frank Gearhart the outgoing president of the local chapter talks about the numerous event and activities sponsored by cyber professionals.  

Mr. Gearhart, ISSA Chapter President, and professor, who also works for one of the top space defense agencies in the area gives us some insight to what we can see in the near future for the Government Contracting industry in Colorado. Though we could not have a deep of a discussion about the classified projects which he oversees, it is evident that a lot of top cyber talent is needed to support his agency's mission.

Thanks again for joining today Mr Gearhart. 

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Our surprisingly candid conversation today, shows what our guest is about. Eric Adkins the CEO of a company that bears his name gives some of the most honest advice that I have ever heard on Cyber Security. This is one of the most informal conversations I think we have ever aired but I think you will love it. Honesty about the current state of the cyber industry is what so many people are looking for.

Eric and our host discuss why companies often distrust the cyber profession and some possible ways that we as an industry can adjust to overcome this challenge. If you are a business owner and are confused about what you are hearing from multiple consultants and contractors, this is a good conversation for you to listen too.

Eric, Thanks for the honest conversation and your valuable insight.

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Today’s show is our monthly update on Cyber Security from Washington with correspondent Chuck Brooks. Chuck talks about some recent changes in the NIST Critical Infrastructure Framework that everyone will want to be familiar with. Also we finally get word from John Kelly and the new leadership at DHS that gives us some indication on the Direction we will see in the New Administration. Chuck also give us some insight on when we can expect to see an end to the Government Hiring and spending freezes.

Thanks as always for the update on the latest from DC, and a personal congratulations to Chuck also  for being nominated to the board of Advisors for CompTIA. They definitely will benefit from your vast experience and reach in the cyber industry.

 

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The most memorable quote from today's guest is that IT is Obsolete. Professor Andre Hinton who also works as a cyber Lead for the United States Air Force talks about the trend in acquisitions for cyber products within the leading agencies in the United States Government. He says when proposals come to them for any communications project that do not have Cyber Security as top priority, they go straight to the bottom of the stack. Our Government agencies have shifted their paradigm and now place Cyber Security as number one priority on their mission list.

Prof. Hinton is also a subject matter expert for the newly implemented Risk Management Framework (RMF). If you are looking to shift jobs or address the hottest issues in Cybersecurity today, you will want to hear what he has to say about RMF.

Thanks for Joining our Show today Prof. Hinton. 

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Exciting our youth for STEM is what today's guests and show are all about. The State of Colorado with support from many companies and organizations is going all out to accelerate  the local technology based economy by engaging high school age youth.  Today we have some exciting guests; Jay Lindell from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and Dr. Robert Fredell from the Challenger Learning Center.

The topic today is the second Annual Dream Big STEM event which is being held at Eads High School in Eads Colorado this year. Dream Big has been a wild success with organizations from all over the state volunteering their time and resources to bring so many exciting projects, and exhibits to a combined group of students which will be bussed in from many surrounding schools. Vendors provide technology exhibits, interactive training simulations, Operational Robotic displays, and Live flights for students to experience.

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The Privacy of individual Medical records is something that should concern everyone. Medical records are the one thing we don't want just any company to have access too. Today's guest Mike Schmidt Suggest CEO of Ensemble Ventures is working on a new type of medical records exchange where the record owner has to give permission for each use of their record and then receives payment anytime a company would like to use their information for studies or analysis.

Imaging a “Pay me for my data” model vs today's landscape where every large company has a copy of your record. This would definitely change the way we think about privacy.

Thanks for joining today Mike, and we will all be looking for the Medical Record Exchange as soon as it is operational. 

 

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Today we shift gears and talk about Cyber For Utilities, and Critical Infrastructure. Our Guest Dawn Roth-Lindell is the Sr. Vice President and CIO of the Western Area Power Administration. Dawn gives us insight into the needs of Utility Companies when it comes to Cyber Security.  She has a unique position as CIO that requires her to have on foot in Information Security and the other on the Operational Technology side of the Critical Infrastructure world.

We really enjoyed this conversation that was on site at the WAPA, Thanks Dawn for joining our show.

 

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Cyber Private Investigator Craig Smith joins us today while in the middle of a surveillance operation. His is a great perspective that you don't hear very often because it lives in a shadowy hidden world that most of us don't know exist.

Todays Conversation really makes me question the direction we are heading as a culture when it comes to privacy. Are we willing to accept a world where everything on the web is for sale for a price somewhere? You will be surprised how much the content you think is private is out for sale by marketers and surveillance sites on the internet.

When we asked Craig his advice for cyber economic growth, he said to make sure that we don't want to forget the offensive cyber security options. Find out what he means by this in today's show.

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Today's guest Dr. Walter Cooper is the Superintendent of Cheyenne Mountain District 12. Walt and our host explored what is needed at the K12 level to prepare the next generation of cyber talent for the work force. We cover many areas from Cyber internship programs to specialized training to prepare our youth for the real world. Walt says is the most important thing for today's students would be to help them find what is relevant in the world of endless data they find surrounding them.  

Dr. Cooper made several references to a summer cyber internship program that was provided to high school students in partnership with the Cyber Resilience Institute. This Sports ISAO program was not only a great success but was enjoyed by many of the students that took part. If you are looking to get enrolled in this years program contact the Cyber Resilience Institute or your local school district for information.

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