2022 – CIAS ISAO

Introducing Alan CyBear, the Smokey of Cybersecurity

Nov 14, 2022

The cultural icon Smokey Bear, with his yellow hat and wildfire prevention tagline, has been familiar to Americans for decades. Likewise, McGruff the Crime Dog, who encouraged the public to “Take a bite out of crime.” These famous characters has helped encourage a culture of security. But what about a culture of cybersecurity?

Since cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, the UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) has launched Alan CyBear™, a new mascot to promote a more secure nation through cybersecurity awareness, prevention and defensive efforts.

Think like a Hacker, a Defense Strategy

Oct 18, 2022

A good defense requires that IT security professionals think like an attacker to defend their organizations tactically and preemptively. In general, security professionals need to develop “oblique thinking,” enabling an adversarial mindset that focuses on identifying assumptions and determining if and how these assumptions can be violated. This article focuses focus on the (1) reconnaissance, (2) scanning (3) and gaining access phases of hacking and how to defend against them.

Engaging your Leadership in Cybersecurity

Sep 14, 2022

Over the years, the security industry has been encouraging the highest levels of leadership to become more involved and knowledgeable in cybersecurity. Organizational leaders that need to be aware of cybersecurity are at all levels. Leaders can be the CEO, the board of directors, the school superintendent, a department head or a team lead. These leaders do not focus on the cybersecurity day-to-day details, but they do have unique roles in helping their organizations manage cybersecurity threats. Now is a great time to work with the leaders in your organization to be more cyber-knowledgeable and cyber-prepared.

Incident Response – Lessons to be Better Prepared

Jun 21, 2022

Incident response addresses the question: “How well did you prepare?” Your response to that question is directly related to your preparation. This supports the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—or response. This article takes a look at five basic lessons to consider when mitigating incidents to help you prepare and prevent a potential cyber incident.

Incident Response Plans (Webinar)

Jun 7, 2022

Incident Response Plans are critical to an organization's ability to minimize damage caused by threats, including data loss, abuse of...

A Whole-Community Cybersecurity Program

Mar 17, 2022

A community with an established cybersecurity program and established information sharing processes will be much more likely to be able to effectively respond to cyber events impacting them. This article introduces the topic of whole-community cybersecurity programs and five key reasons why they are needed.

An Introduction to the CISA Reporting System (Webinar)

Feb 14, 2022

Register for a one-hour webinar on October 26th with the CIAS-ISAO Associate Director of Technology and Research Dwayne Williams, as he provides insights into no-cost tools that can help you monitor and secure your organization’s IT infrastructure.

How the CIAS-ISAO can Assist You with Your Cybersecurity Program

Feb 9, 2022

The CIAS-ISAO was established to help states, local jurisdictions, tribes and territories (SLTTs) to establish comprehensive cybersecurity programs by using the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model (CCSMM). This multi-dimensional model provides a roadmap and common point of reference for organizations looking to create viable and sustainable cybersecurity programs.

No Cost Training Resources through the NCPC

Jan 19, 2022

Since 2004, members of the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) have been working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide research-based, cybersecurity training, exercises and technical assistance to local jurisdictions, counties, states and the private sector. These resources are available at no cost to participants! Learn more about these resources here!

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