New NIST Security Controls Publication: Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 (DRAFT) Released FEB 28, 2012 Training Workshop

The long awaited release of NIST’s Unified Information Security Framework has arrived in the form of NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 (Draft).

Learn about the changes with your government and industry colleagues and explore the changes this document brings and the implications for your agency or your contract.

The day will start with an introduction and overview of NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 (Draft) by Dr. Ron Ross (NIST), FISMA Implementation Project Leader and the leader of the Joint Task Force working group that worked with representatives of the Civil and Defense Communities to produce the Unified Information Security Framework.

After Dr. Ross’s introduction, a deep exploration will be conducted into this document to examine the specific changes it brings to the way the government implements information security. A panel of government Chief Information Security Officers from the Civilian Government and the Department of Defense will also share their views on how these changes will impact government.

Note: The February release of SP 800-53 R4 is a DRAFT document for Comment. This workshop will provide an overview to help attendees better understand the document to prepare comments t to NIST. Historically, the Draft of the SP800-53 Revisions and the Final Document have not had major changes to affect the basic nature of the controls or the controls specified in the document

Workshop Presented to Meet Government Needs
As a continuation of the highly successful previous series of NIST Framework for FISMA and the acclaim (by Government and Industry attendees) of the seven continuous years of the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Workshop Series, Potomac Forum presents this workshop to help government agencies and its industry support contractors better understand the new NIST Security Controls and the Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4. While NIST or the government is not a formal sponsor of this event, the workshop is in 100% support of the NIST goals and objectives and procedures they propose in their guidelines and standards.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Dr. Ron Ross NIST Fellow and FISMA Implementation Project Leader, Computer Security Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Leader, Joint Transformation Initiatives Interagency Working Group Instructors Daniel Philpott, CISSP, CAP � Tantus Technologies Daniel Philpott is the Federal Information Security Architect with Tantus Technologies where he works with Federal agencies on FISMA compliance and Risk Management. Daniel is the founder of the FISMApedia.org wiki and FISMA Arts training projects. His pre-FISMA work at NIST involved the securing of external servers, incident response, development of security checklists, and creation of baseline system configurations. With his technical focus, Daniel brings an operational security perspective to the theory and practice of FISMA compliance. His long experience in the IT security space provides his Federal clients with depth of knowledge and a diverse skill set encompassing compliance, practice and risk management. He is depended upon to provide analysis and insight on IT security and governance matters for senior staff. Laura Harrison, CISSP, IAM, CISM � 7 Delta Inc. Laura Harrison is the lead Security Architect for 7 Delta Inc A Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small-Business (SDVOSB). At 7 Delta she directs security architecture projects ensuring secure system development life cycles by coordinating technical review of systems, networks, databases, enterprise security infrastructure and application security projects. She has successfully scoped, implemented, and monitored security projects to ensure protective and mitigating controls in the long progression of the NIST Special Publication 800-53 series. Laura is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland University College in the Information Systems Management and Cyber Security programs. A former Army Reserve Signal Communication Officer, she holds the professional designations of Certified Information Security Manger (CISM), Certified NSA INFOSEC Assessment Methodology (IAM), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). She specializes in breaking down the dynamics of security processes to ensure that existing and new technologies are designed, developed and deployed to ensure maximum protection of sensitive data. Laura manages multiple Information Security related projects.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID