Collected 2018 writings, speeches,activities in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Emerging Technologies by Chuck Brooks

Recent Activities, Speeches and Writings on Topics of
Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Homeland Security,
and Emerging Technologies by Chuck Brooks
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Chuck Brooks is a Technology Evangelist, Cybersecurity Growth Strategist, Brand
Ambassador, Influencer, Corporate Executive, Speaker, Writer, Government
Relations, Business Development, and Marketing Executive. He is also a Subject
Matter Expert, Advisor, and Thought Leader in the areas of: Emerging Technologies,
Homeland Security, Risk Management, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity & Homeland
Security, Cloud, Smart Cities, Business Process Outsourcing, Design Thinking,
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Digitization, Digital Media, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Big Data,
Digital Transformation
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Career Summary Highlights:
• Named Top Person To Follow on Tech by LinkedIn
• Named “top U.S. 50 social influencers in risk, compliance and RegTech in the
United States” by Thomson Reuters
• Published over 200 articles on technology and cybersecurity topics (featured
FORBES Contributor, Washington Post Cybersecurity Advisory Panelist, and
Visiting Editor Homeland Security Today)
• Named “#2 Global Influencer in Cybersecurity” by a distinguished panel of 30
judges by IFSEC) and “Top 20 To Follow on Cybersecurity” by author/expert
Scott Schober,
• Received Presidential Appointments for Executive Service by two Presidents of
the United States.
• Helped "stand up" Office of Legislative Affairs at the US Department of
Homeland Security.
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• Served as first Director of Legislative Affairs at the DHS Science & Technology
Directorate
• Served as Senior Legislative Staff (foreign affairs, security, tech, business) to
Senator Arlen Specter, U.S. Senate
• Current Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University in Graduate Applied
Intelligence and Cybersecurity Programs and former Adjunct Faculty Johns
Hopkins University
• Former Technology Partner Advisor at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Judge; Government Security News Homeland Security Awards
• Named Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year- 2017, 2016
• Served in Corporate Executive in Government Relations, Marketing, and
Business Development
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MEDIA: THOUGHT LEADER, INFLUENCER, TECHNOLOGY EVANGELIST:
Featured Writer/Speaker/Blogger: expertise areas: homeland security, cyber security, defense,
CBRNE, AI, science & technology, public/private partnerships, IoT, innovation. Published in
FORBES, Huffington Post, InformationWeek, MIT Sloan Blog, Computerworld, Federal Times,
NextGov, Government Security News, Cygnus Security Media, Homeland Security Today (Visiting
Editor), The Hill, Biometric Update, Bizcatalyst360, IT Security Planet, Christian Science Monitor
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERTISE:
53,000 plus LinkedIn followers, 5,000 Facebook, 8,300 Twitter followers. Co-leader of two top
Homeland Security Groups on LinkedIn. Run 15 other business, tech LI groups
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Chuck Brooks has been recognized by leading media and security
organizations for his insights and contributions in cybersecurity.
He was named as the “#2 Global Influencer in Cybersecurity” by a distinguished panel of 30
judges by IFSEC. A total of 20 cybersecurity global thought leaders were selected to be included
in the list. The judging panel included CISOs from Fortune 50 and top security leaders from
organizations and media. IFSEC Global, launched in the UK in 1972, is a world renowned leading
provider of news, features, videos and white papers for the security and fire industry.
“Influence’ was defined by the award in the following ways:
• Someone who has played a key role in driving technological innovation
• Someone who has been a driving force in changing regulation, standards/guidance or best
practice
• Someone whose insights/opinions are widely respected and which are influential
in shaping debate around industry issues
• Someone who has been instrumental in the success of the organization or business they
lead or are employed by
• Someone who has helped to raise the industry’s profile or been an influential voice in
the national media
• IFSEC Global influencers 2018: Cybersecurity https://www.ifsecglobal.com/ifsec-global-
influencers-2018-cybersecurity/
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• Chuck was also selected by Cyber Startup Observatory as “ Cybersecurity Leader of The
Week”
The purpose of the Cybersecurity Startup Observatory is to collaborate to build a safer
financial industry and to help solve important problems leveraging cybersecurity
innovation.You can visit an interesting #interview covering Chuck's thoughts and forward-
thinking views on:
https://cyberstartupobservatory.com/cyber-startup-observatory-chuck-brooks-
cybersecurity-leader-of-the-week/
• He was also included with some of the world’s most respected cybersecurity experts and
thought leaders in best-selling author and information security leader Scott Schober’s blog:
“20 Cybersecurity Experts Worth Following.” Please check out article below
https://scottschober.com/20-cybersecurity-experts-worth-following/
• Chuck also received recent other accolades from The Washington Post who named Chuck
to be part of “The Network” Cybersecurity 202. “The Network,” is a curated panel of high
level cyber experts, including top leaders in the public and private sectors, security
researchers, and academics, who will weigh in on top issues of the moment. And Homeland
Security Today named Chuck as a Visiting Editor. He also serving as the Executive Editor of a
Newsweek Media Group Vantage publication exploring the impact of artificial intelligence
on cybersecurity
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https://blogs.thomsonreuters.com/financial-risk/risk-management-and-compliance/meet-
the-u-s-top-50-social-influencers-in-risk-compliance-and-regtech/
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Chuck Brooks BIO
Chuck full time role is the Principal Market Growth Strategist for General Dynamics Mission
Systems for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies. LinkedIn named Chuck as one of “The Top
5 Tech People to Follow on LinkedIn” out of their 550 million members. He is also an advisor to
LinkedIn on cybersecurity and emerging technology issues. In both 2017 and 2016, he was named
“Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year by the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. He is also a
Cybersecurity Expert for “The Network” at the Washington Post, Visiting Editor at Homeland
Security Today, and Contributor to FORBES
Chuck’s professional industry affiliations include being the Chairman of CompTIA’s New and
Emerging Technology Committee, as a member of The AFCEA Cybersecurity Committee, and as
member of the Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Virtual
Reality and Augmented Reality Working Group. Some of Chuck’s other activities include being a
Subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center
(HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored organization through the Defense Technical
Information Center (DTIC), as a featured presenter at USTRANSCOM on cybersecurity threats to
transportation, as a featured presenter to the FBI and the National Academy of Sciences on Life
Sciences Cybersecurity. He is an Advisory Board Member for The Center for Advancing
Innovation, and was also appointed as a Technology Partner Advisor to the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation. He has served as the lead Judge for the 2014,15,16,and17 Government
Security News Homeland Security News Awards evaluating top security technologies.
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In government, Chuck has received two senior Presidential appointments. Under President
George W. Bush Chuck was appointed to The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the first
Legislative Director of The Science & Technology Directorate at the Department of Homeland
Security. He also was appointed as Special Assistant to the Director of Voice of America under
President Reagan. He served as a top Advisor to the late Senator Arlen Specter on Capitol Hill
covering security and technology issues on Capitol Hill. In local government he also worked as an
Auxiliary Police officer for Arlington, Virginia.
In industry, Chuck has served in senior executive roles for Xerox as Vice President & Client
Executive for Homeland Security, for Rapiscan and Vice President of R & D, for SRA as Vice
President of Government Relations, and for Sutherland as Vice President of Marketing and
Government Relations. He was also Vice President of Federal R & D for Rapiscan Systems.
In media, Chuck is the featured Homeland Security contributor for Federal Times, featured
cybersecurity contributor for High Performance Counsel on cybersecurity, and an advisor and
contributor to Cognitive World, a leading publication on artificial intelligence. He has also
appeared in Forbes and Huffington Post and has published more than 150 articles and blogs on
cybersecurity, homeland security and technology issues. He has 45,000 followers on LinkedIn and
runs a dozen LI groups, including the two largest in homeland security.
In academia, Chuck is Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University teaching a course in homeland
security risk management and a course in homeland security technologies. He was an Adjunct
Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught a graduate course on homeland
security for two years. He has an MA in International relations from the University of Chicago, a
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BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in International Law from The
Hague Academy of International Law.
Honored to be named as the “#2 Global Influencer in Cybersecurity” by a
distinguished panel of 30 judges by IFSEC. A total of 20 cybersecurity global thought
leaders were selected to be included in the list. The judging panel included CISOs
from Fortune 50 Companies (i.e Microsoft), and top security leaders from
organizations and media. IFSEC Global, launched in the UK in 1972, is a world
renowned leading provider of news, features, videos and white papers for the
security and fire industry.
https://www.ifsecglobal.com/ifsec-global-influencers-2018-cybersecurity/
Professor Chuck Brooks appointed Faculty by Georgetown University’s
Master in Applied Intelligence
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Chuck Brooks, MA ’81 was recently appointed to be Adjunct Faculty at Master’s in Applied
Intelligence Program at Georgetown University. Georgetown University’s Master of Professional
Studies in Applied Intelligence program focuses on three key sectors, namely homeland security,
law enforcement, and competitive business intelligence.
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Visiting Editor
Chuck Brooks
Chuck Brooks is the Principal Market Growth Strategist -- Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies for General Dynamics Mission Systems. He is also an
Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University in the Graduate Applied Intelligence Program teaching Risk Management. LinkedIn named Chuck as one of “The
Top 5 Tech People to Follow on LinkedIn” out of their 500 million members.
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Chuck Brooks on AT&T Panel discussing innovation in cybersecurity at
The 2018 Gartner Global Risk Management Summit
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Enjoyed speaking last night at Georgetown University’s “Cyber Week” event sponsored by Cyber Scoop. Innovation
& Integration: An Evening with Cybersecurity Experts Hosted by: Maria F. Trujillo, Ph.D., Faculty Director for the
Systems Engineering Management and Technology Management master's programs Frederic Lemieux, Ph.D.,
Faculty Director for the Applied Intelligence and Cybersecurity Risk Management master's programs Speakers:
Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and CTO, CrowdStrike Chuck Brooks, Principal Market Growth Strategist,
Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies, General Dynamics Adam Firestone, Chief Engineering Officer, at Secure
Channels, Inc., and Editor In Chief, United States Cybersecurity Magazine Melinda Rogers, Deputy CIO, Department
of Justice
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• WASHINGTON POST TAPS CYBERSECURITY EXPERT CHUCK BROOKS
FOR 'THE NETWORK:'
https://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/33698/
• Professor Chuck Brooks appointed by Georgetown University’s Master in
Applied Intelligence
http://europesecuritynews.com/8186/professor-chuck-brooks-
appointed-by-georgetown-universitys-master-in-applied-intelligence/
• Chuck Brooks Speaker on TIC Consortium Panel: Emerging Tech for
Hybrid Warfare by The Intelligence Community, Inc.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tic-consortium-panel-emerging-tech-
for-hybrid-warfare-tickets-44375006840#
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It was an honor co-presenting with John Perren former Assistant Director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction
Directorate of the FBI, and LTC Scott Appelgate, Strategic Planner, J5, Cyber Policy Division at US Joint Chiefs Of
Staff and Dr. Frederic Lemieux Professor and Program Director, at the National Security Threat Convergence:
Violent Extremism and Cybersecurity event at George Washington University
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Article Published by LinkedIn Featuring Chuck Brooks:
5 Tech Voices You Should Be Following on
LinkedIn
by Meghan Brockmeyer
https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/blog/marketing-for-tech-companies/2016/5-tech-voices-you-should-be-following-
on-linkedin
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When you’re looking for inspiring and informative professional perspective online, where do you
go? Are there experts that keep meaningful tabs on your industry? Or executives whose insights
you turn to for fresh insights and new ideas? If so, you already recognize the huge opportunity to
engage with, and learn from peers online.
Chuck Brooks – Security Voice and “Government Relations and Marketing Executive,
Thought Leader”
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Chuck’s varied security experience is evident in what he publishes. From aviation to public sector,
government to science, his posts take on the multifaceted aspects of cyber security as it relates to
industries/verticals, homeland issues and next-gen technology. Since he’s keen on variety, with
formats ranging from expert Q&As to content roundups, to non-tech posts associated with
topics/verticals he’s covered, his perspective truly stands out.
Tech marketer takeaways: Chuck focuses core content on security, but isn’t afraid to include
content tangentially related to core subject matter (e.g. a post focused on mastering the art of
influence in Washington, D.C.) which incorporates fresh/unexpected content to help keep readers
interested and foster conversation.
Chuck Brooks Speaking at the Duty of Care Conference and at Cyber Aviation event in Washington, DC,
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MEDIA Activities:
• Publications/Writings/Interviews:
Published in Huffington Post, Forbes, LinkedIn Marketing (Featured SME on Cybersecurity
and Emerging Tech) Government Security News (featured contributor), The Hill (featured
contributor), Federal Times (Featured Contributor on homeland security issues), Christian
Science Monitor (Member of Passcode Influencers Panel), The Hill, Government Executive,
MIT Sloan Blog, Homeland Security Today, Cygnus Media, BizCatalyst360 (Featured
Contributor), NextGov, Alien Vault (Featured Contributor), Government Technology,
GovExec, High Performance Counsel (Featured Contributor), Brink Risk Management
(Featured Contributor), ITSP Magazine (Featured Contributor), Security Information Watch,
Advisor and Contributor to Cognitive World.
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Chuck Brooks as Featured Speaker (partial list of events):
• Dallas 2018 AT&T Business Conference (artificial intelligence and cybersecurity)
• General Dynamics Mission Systems Small Business Conference -keynote speaker
• 2018 Electronics Components Industry Association Conference (IoT)
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• DC Cybersecurity Summit 2018 (ransomware)
• 2017 Privacy and Security Summit (incident response)
• 2018n Carvercon Critical Infrastructure Convention (vulnerability asssessments)
• National Academy of Sciences/FBI Biosecurity Meeting 2016
• 2017 IBM Event on Robotic Process Automation
• USTRANSCOM Cybersecurity Roundtable 2017
• The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) 2017 Mid Atlantic
Conference
• British Embassy 2017 and 2018 (cybersecurity)
• ACT-IAC Event on Social Media Branding 2017
• Duty of Care Conference 2017
• 10th
Annual Homeland Security Conference (Counter-terrorism magazine)
• George Washington University Cybersecurity event
• Institute of Management Consultants Conference 2016
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• Critical Security Controls Editorial Panel, Council on Cybersecurity
• DC Cybersecurity Summit (Securing The IoT) 2016, 2017
• CRM Summit (The Internet of Things, Cyber-Security, and Government Readiness)
2016
• The Astana Economic Forum and Global Risk Expo in Astana, Kazakhstan.
• National Cybersecurity Institute
• University of Chicago webcast on Emerging Technologies
• Webcast Host on Mobile Identity Management
• Global Cyber Threat Summit
• Cybersecurity Summit 2016, 2017
• Kaspersky Cyber Security Conference 2015
• IDGA Homeland Security Week conference
• Homeland Security Professionals Conference 2015
• Secure Cities Conference 2014
• CyberMaryland conference 2014/15,17
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• National Press Club, Global Business News events 2014/15,16
• Featured Panelist on Cybersecurity, Open Innovations Forum (MIT Technology
Review co-sponsor)
• Guest seminar lecturer on lobbying and interest groups in the national security
policy process at the National War College of the National Defense University
• Regional Representative 2011, Davos Second World Economic Forum
“Communication on Top”
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Thx @ChuckDBrooks for sharing your perspective that RPA = innovation at our @IBM facilitated
#digitalexchange on #roboticprocessautomation.
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Professional Activities:
Chuck serves as Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technology Committee, and serves on
Boards to several prominent public and private companies and organizations. He is Advisory Board
Member to The Center for Advancing Innovation Inc., a subject Matter Expert to The Homeland
Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DoD)
sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), and Member,
Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Virtual Reality and
Augmented Reality Working Group
He is a former Technology Partnership Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Chuck
has served in government at the Department of Homeland Security at the Science & Technology
Directorate, at Voice of America (VOA), and also for 7 years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to
Senator Arlen Specter on technology and security issues. He is also former Adjunct Faculty at Johns
Hopkins University, and received his MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago,
B.A, in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in International Law from The
Hague Academy of International Law, Netherlands.
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Cyber Startup Observatory – Chuck Brooks,
Cybersecurity Leader of the Week
Chuck Brooks is the Principal Market Growth Strategist – Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
for General Dynamics Mission Systems. Chuck is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Georgetown
University in their Applied Intelligence Program. LinkedIn named Chuck as “a Top Tech Person To
Follow” and he has been widely published on cybersecurity and emerging technology topics in
FORBES, Huffington Post, InformationWeek, MIT Sloan Blog, Computerworld, Federal Times,
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Homeland Security Today (Visiting Editor), and many other publications. Chuck helped “stand up”
Office of Legislative Affairs at the US Department of Homeland Security and served as first Director
of Legislative Affairs at the DHS Science & Technology Directorate. He has an MA in International
Relations from the University of Chicago and a BA in Political Science form DePauw University.
Are There Any Common Traits To What Makes
a Successful Security Program? For example,
incorporating the Three Pronged Approach of
People, Processes and Technology?
A security strategy to meet these growing cyber-threat challenges needs to be both comprehensive
and adaptive. It involves people, processes, and technologies. Defined by the most basic elements
in informed risk management, cybersecurity is composed of:
• Layered vigilance (intelligence, surveillance);
• Readiness (operational capabilities, visual command center, interdiction technologies);
• Resilience (coordinated response, mitigation and recovery).
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The specifics of a security approach may vary according to circumstances, but the mesh that
connects the elements is situational awareness combined with systematic abilities for critical
communications in cases of emergency. These guidelines are represented in The U.S. government’s
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) mantra for industry: “Identify, Protect,
Detect, Respond, Recover”.
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Specifically, there are a variety of steps involving people, processes, and technologies that can
make a security program successful. Recently, a not-for-profit organization the # CyberAvengers (of
which I am a member along with cyber experts Paul Ferrillo, Kenneth Holley, George Platsis, Shawn
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Tuma, George Thomas, and Christophe Veltsos) published a basic cyber-hygiene formula that
provides a good nine point checklist for cyber protection that any company can follow:
1) Update and patch your networks, operating system and devices promptly. “Critical” is “critical”
for a reason. Do it within 72 hours of release.
2) Train your employees on how to detect spear and whale-phishing attempts and what best social
media practices are. Quarterly training can reduce the risk by up to 90 percent in most cases.
3) Use multifactor authentication. We have effectively reached the age of password uselessness
due to our poor habits. Passwords slow down bad guys who do not know what they are doing.
Biometric solutions are great, but proceed with caution if you go this route because you now have
data management and privacy concerns that must be addressed.
4) Back up regularly (daily if feasible). Where possible, use the “1, 2, 3” backup rule: 1. a
segmented backup on-site; 2. one off-site; and 3. one in the cloud. No need to pay the ransom if
you have a clean backup ready to be uploaded to your system.
5) Be cautious with older systems. Yes, older systems can be repaired. However, the upfront capital
cost is not always affordable. The critical issue becomes support (patches) for these system stops. If
these systems are past their “patch life” they become tempting targets for hackers.
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6) Follow-on to the last point, sometimes the best answer is the cloud. Cloud service providers
have state of the art hardware and software and cloud migrations have become easier, especially
over the last two years. The cloud is not a savior—it comes with other issues, such as needing to
learn what your obligations and responsibilities are, ensuring you have robust agreements with
your vendors, and knowing what third-party sources will have access to your information.
7) Know how your intrusion detection and prevention system works. Is it signature-based? Perhaps
it is behavioral-based? Maybe it is both? New cyber threats require new tools. This is where
machine learning, cognitive computing, AI, automation, and orchestration all come into play (but
only when done in tandem with all other techniques discussed here). Internet data traffic has
reached the stage where humans aren’t able to do this on their own.
8) Consider a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).
Cybersecurity is not everybody’s strength, but one ransomware attack could be crushing. There are
options out there to help you. Sure, it costs money, but you are buying peace of mind. Do your
homework and find the right solution for you.
9) Do you drive your car without insurance? Cyber insurance is not mandatory yet, but it may be in
the future. Chances are if you are doing a lot of what is suggested here, premium payments will be
at the lower end.
A successful cybersecurity will also require integration of emerging technologies for identity
management, authentication, horizon monitoring, malware mitigation, resilience, and forensics.
Automation and artificial intelligence are already impacting the capabilities in those areas.
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Cybersecurity capabilities in information sharing, hardware, software, encryption, analytics, training
and protocols, must keep pace to protect and preempt the increasingly sophisticated threats in
both the public and private sectors.
What Advice Do You Have For Security
Leaders?
My Advice to security leaders is that cybersecurity is a team sport and everyone needs to be
involved. It starts with basic cyber-hygiene and defining the threats for employees. It needs to be
systematic and repeatedly offered with reminders and encouragement. This communication
process suggestion applies to all industries, especially the financial industry that is being constantly
targeted by hackers.
Because of the fact that employees are continually facing a growing amount of sophisticated
phishing, ransomware, and DDoS attacks, security leaders must serve as the outer perimeter to
monitor and prevent attacks in addition to the cyber-hygiene role.
Assessing vulnerabilities in data protection for any industry requires a working operational
cybersecurity framework. For example, my basic list would include:
• Are the latest security patches applied on the operating systems and software?
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• Have the servers been monitored and checked and confirmed to be free of malware?
• Do the firm’s firewalls block everything not specifically necessary for business?
• Is anti-virus software loaded and active on all systems?
• Is all sensitive data identified, encrypted and stored securely?
• Is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) used for general browsing on employee laptops and
smartphones?
• Are servers and sensitive computer data kept in secure locked areas?
• Are WiFi access-points configured securely?
• Are employees required to learn and adhere to cyber-hygiene policies to prevent social
engineering and phishing attacks?
• Is there a clearly written and enforced cyber security framework in place?
• Is there and incident response plan in place?
Of course that list can be expanded and customized. But having a strategic plan in place to deter,
protect, mitigate against cyber-threats is the best advice I can offer to other security professionals.
And that plan should also include incident response and communications protocols if a breach
occurs.
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What are the biggest Challenges We Face in
the Year ahead?
2017 was the worst year on record for breaches. In 2017, globally there were a total of 5,207
breaches and 7.89 billion information records compromised. Unfortunately, 2018 is following the
same trends. The challenges have not diminished.
We live in world of algorithms; 1’s and 0’s. Our digital world is ripe for access and compromise by
those who want do harm from just a laptop and server. A myriad of recent breaches have
demonstrated that as consumers we are becoming more and more dependent upon digital
commerce. Our banking accounts, credit cards, and financial daily activities are interconnected. We
are all increasingly vulnerable from hackers, phishers, and malware proliferating across all
commercial verticals.
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Ransomware has become an serious threat and challenge. In 2017, the use of ransomware has
become a preferred method of cyber-attack choice by hackers. This is because many networks
(especially hospitals, utilities, universities, and small businesses) are comprised of different systems,
devices and often lack required patching and updating necessary to thwart attacks. The recent
Wannacry, and Petya attacks were certainly wake up calls to the disruptive implications of
ransomware.
We can expect to see more such attacks because of the ease of infection and because the
vulnerabilities to networks still remain. Also, the availability for hackers to be paid via
cryptocurrencies makes ransomware more criminally viable
Ransomware is not a new threat, it has been around for at least 15 years, but it has become a
trending one. Experts estimate that there are now 124 separate families of ransomware and
hackers have become very adept at hiding malicious code. Success for hackers does not always
depend on using the newest and most sophisticated malware. It is relatively easy for a hacker to
do. In most cases, they rely on the most opportune target of vulnerability, especially with the ease
of online attacks.
Perhaps even more ominous are the Distributed Denial of Service attacks (DDoS). Tech Target
provides a succinct definition of A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is an attack in which
multiple compromised computer systems attack a target, such as a server, website or other
network resource, and cause a denial of service for users of the targeted resource. The flood of
incoming messages, connection requests or malformed packets to the target system forces it to
slow down or even crash and shut down, thereby denying service to legitimate users or systems.
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The connectivity of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its billions of connected devices is conducive for
DDoS activities. A Gartner report predicts more than 20 billion connected things to the internet by
2020 that can be hacked or compromised. Clearly, it is almost an insurmountable task to monitor
and protect IoT.
In 2016 a DDoS attacks were launched against a Domain Name System (DNS) called Dyn. The attack
directed a variety of IoT connected devices to overload and take out internet platforms and
services. It is an increasingly difficult challenge to keep up with the increasing sophistication of the
socially engineered threats and threat actors.
McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum published a joint paper a couple of years
back projecting that ineffective cybersecurity will result in a cost to the global economy of three
trillion dollars by 2020. That estimate may be even greater now that IoT has expanded so rapidly
along with the attack surfaces constituted by so many billions of connected devices to the internet.
Consider the dire and eye opening facts: Hackers attack every 39 seconds and around one billion
accounts and records were compromised worldwide last year. There are estimates that global
Cybercrime damage costs will reach $6 trillion annually by 2021. Cybercrime is growing
exponentially and so are the risks.
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What Are Key Strategies Toward Addressing
The Insider Threat?
The Cyber Insider Threat is one of the most difficult challenges for companies, organizations, and
countries. It is often difficult to discover, defend and remediate because such threats can involve a
combination human behavioral elements and hardware and software technologies. Many of the
threat actors are tech-savvy and are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their methods of
infiltration.
For Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), defending against insider threats is one of their
biggest challenges. In fact, according to a SANS 2015 Survey on Insider Threats, 74% of CISOs
expressed concern about employees stealing sensitive company information. The 2016 Cyber
Security Intelligence Index, IBM found that 60% of all cyber- attacks were carried out by insiders. A
Verizon 2016 DBIR Report disclosed that that 77 percent of internal breaches were deemed to be
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by employees, 11 percent by external actors only, 3 percent were from partners and 8 percent
involved some kind of internal-external collusion which makes them hard to categorize. And
according to Accenture HfS Research 69% of enterprise security executives reported experiencing
an attempted theft or corruption of data by insiders during the last 12 months.
Negligent behavior is often the result of lack of security awareness due to poor security protocols
and updates of patches, and especially compliance, and training, but anyone can be a victim of a
spoof or phishing attack. Accidental insider threats can result from a multitude of causes including
inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information, lost records, or a portable memory device. Also,
employees who bring their own devices (BYOD) to work increase the risk of accidental cross
pollination to company networks of malware and viruses from their smartphones.
Insider threats can impact a company’s operational capabilities, cause significant financial damages,
and harm a reputation. While there are no complete total solutions to eliminating vulnerabilities
from insider threats, Risk management is a prudent mechanism to reduce the likelihood of
breaches. Risk management should determine how authorized access is maintained and
monitored.
Comprehensive risk management should include cyber-hygiene best practices; education/training,
use policies and permissions, configuring network access, device management, application controls,
and regular network audits. Also, encryption tools, new network mapping, automated rapid
detection technologies and behavioral analytic software tools have also been developed that help
mitigate the insider threat landscape of morphing digital and physical threats.
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How Can CISOs, CIOS and the C-Suite Work
Together?
A key for cybersecurity is creating a collaborative landscape for all parties involved in combating
threats and responding to incidents. That includes CISOs, CIOS and the C-Suite.
Often CISOs and CIOs do not speak the same language and the focus of their serious IT concerns
often differs. This can be ameliorated by establishing a shared framework between the C-Suite and
the IT professionals of operations that includes means for communication and most importantly, a
shared strategy. Collaboration is king.
A strategy plan should evolve from that framework should directly name the decision-makers and
spell out responsibilities. A primary goal is for the CTO and CIO and SMEs to educate the Board and
present the values and potential costs of such IT operational components so they develop a deeper
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understanding and align all business elements, including marketing and sales, with cybersecurity. It
is best if the plan is calibrated by outside SMEs, the CTO, and CIO for specific Cybersecurity
requirements.
Developing an understanding and creating an effective cybersecurity operational strategy really
depends on a Ying/Yang formula; you need the technical people who understand the street view
challenges of industry from an engineering perspective and you need the executives who run P & L
to facilitate the operations and go to market efforts, to sign off on a clearly defined plan. The
themes of the framework should include protecting data, corporate IP, and establishing
governance.
A successful collaborative strategy requires stepping up assessing situational awareness,
information sharing, and especially resilience. In C-Suite terms, what is the price tag for staying in
business. In IT terms this may include operational components of encryption, biometrics, smarter
analytics, and automated network security, informed risk management software, cyber
certifications and training, network monitoring, and incorporating NextGen layered
hardware/software technologies for the enterprise network, payload, and endpoint security. Also,
access and identity management of connected devices need to be strengthened and enforced
through new protocols and processes.
Also, it is imperative that any strategy and plan include working mechanisms for operational
incident response, gap analysis, resilience, and audits. Cybersecurity is integral to brand reputation
and no matter what, breaches will happen and how quickly and effectively a company responds will
be a consequence to the bottom line to shareholders.
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How has Industry Cooperation Made an
Impact on Cybersecurity ?
There are three key areas in industry partnering has reaped innovation and cybersecurity benefits:
1) open collaboration and information sharing of threats;
2) best practices/lessons learned (gap analysis);
3) accessing research development (“R & D”) and innovation. Industry has focused on those three
areas to identify products and product paths, evaluate technology gaps, and help design scalable
architectures that will lead to more efficiencies and positive changes.
The financial industry has been at the forefront of strengthening industry cooperation through
open collaboration, best practices, and shared research and development. As a result, he industry
has accelerated innovation and helped meet the challenges we all face as citizen/consumers in this
evolving technological era.
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In macro terms, open collaboration and information-sharing among industry stakeholders has
simplified operations and help reduce duplicative IT portfolios, administrative complexity, and
technological redundancy.
A continued industry partnership involving information-sharing and risk-sharing will exponentially
benefit innovation in many key areas including homeland/national security, health and human
services, energy, public safety and transportation. Such information sharing will become even
more of an imperative as connectivity in industry grows with the emergence of the Internet of
Things.
The growing complexity and magnitude of cyber-threats has created an unprecedented level of
transparent collaboration between private stakeholders. Cooperation in Innovation also has
enabled the application of expertise and planning to maximize and leverage capabilities to build
faster, smarter, and better outcomes. And that cooperative trend needs to continued and be
expanded.
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In the future, industry and public/private sector cooperation should follow an impact framework
that incorporates emerging technology areas, organization & policy priorities, and cybersecurity
trends:
Emerging Technology Areas:
• Internet of Things (society on new verge of exponential interconnectivity
• Wearables
• Robotics
• Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning
• Smart Cities
• Connected transportation
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Drones
• Super Computing
• Quantum Computing and Encryption
• Big Data
Organization & Policy Priorities:
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• Protecting critical infrastructure through technologies and Public/Private cooperation
• Better identity management via encryption and biometrics
• Automated network-security correcting systems (self-encrypting drives)
• Technologies for “real time” horizon scanning and monitoring of networks
• Diagnostics and forensics (network traffic analysis, payload analysis, and endpoint behavior
analysis)
• Advanced defense for framework layers (network, payload, endpoint, firewalls, and anti-
virus)
• Mobility and BYOD security
• Predictive and Forensic Analytics
• Interoperability
Cybersecurity Trends:
• Informed risk management to mitigate cybersecurity threats
• Emergence of formalized Public/Private sector cybersecurity partnerships
• More information and threat sharing and collaboration between the public and private
sectors
• Shared R & D cybersecurity spending
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• Increased spending for cloud security computing
• Consolidation and protection of on premise data centers from cyber threats
• Expansion of hiring and training of cybersecurity workforce
• Tech foraging
It is a special honor for me to be selected as the Cybersecurity Leader of the
week. Cybersecurity is a critical path to mitigate the growing global threat of
cyber-attacks that has targeted the financial services community. To stay
safer, I requires strategic collaboration and open dialogue. I hope that
sharing insights for this interview has helped serve in those areas. I want to
convey my personal thanks and appreciation to Cyber Start Up Observatory
for allowing me to provide my inputs to this important forum and for
choosing me for the award.
Chuck Brooks Short Bio
Chuck Brooks is the Principal Market Growth Strategist — Cybersecurity and Emerging
Technologies for General Dynamics Mission Systems. Chuck is also an Adjunct Faculty member at
Georgetown University in their Applied Intelligence Program. LinkedIn named Chuck as one of “The
Top 5 Tech People to Follow on LinkedIn” out of their 550 million members. He has published more
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than 150 articles and blogs on cybersecurity and technology issues. In both 2017 and 2016, he was
named “Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year by the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. Chuck’s
professional industry affiliations include being the Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging
Technology Committee, as a member of The AFCEA Cybersecurity Committee, and as a Technology
Partner Advisor to The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In government, Chuck has served at The
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the first Legislative Director of The Science &
Technology Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. He served as a top Advisor to the
late Senator Arlen Specter on Capitol Hill covering security and technology issues on Capitol Hill. In
academia, he was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught a
graduate course on homeland security for two years. He has an MA in International relations from
the University of Chicago, a BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in
International Law from The Hague
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Chuck Brooks articles on FORBES:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/people/chuckbrooks/#58455e
ed6a44
More Published Writings by Chuck Brooks (Partial List):
• CHUCK BROOKS, FEATURED HPC CONTRIBUTOR – ADVISER TO LINKEDIN AS CYBERSECURITY AND
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT https://highperformancecounsel.com/chuck-brooks-
featured-hpc-contributor-adviser-linkedin-cybersecurity-emerging-technology-subject-matter-expert/
• Why LinkedIn is an Indispensable Medium for Security Professionals | by Chuck Brooks LinkedIn Marketing
Blog (post has received more than a million views!) https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-
solutions/blog/marketing-for-tech-companies/2017/why-linkedin-is-an-indispensable-medium-for-
security-professiona
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• Catalyzing Innovation via Centers, Labs, and Foundries
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2018/07/11/catalyzing-innovation-via-centers-labs-and-
foundries/
• Cybersecurity, Is there Light at the End of The Tunnel in 2018? https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/cybersecurity-is-there-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-in-2018
• Employing A Risk Management Framework To The Internet of Things
http://reader.mediawiremobile.com/OnTheFrontlines/issues/203075/viewer?page=17
• PERSPECTIVE: Leadership Role Suits DHS in Cybersecurity Evolution by Chuck
Brooks https://www.hstoday.us/federal-pages/dhs/perspective-leadership-role-suits-dhs-in-cybersecurity-
evolution/
• CYBERSECURITY ACTION LIST FOR LAW FIRMS https://highperformancecounsel.com/a-cybersecurity-
action-list-for-law-firms/
• DHS S&T Showcases Innovation and Partnerships at RSA 18 Cybersecurity
Conference https://www.hstoday.us/federal-pages/dhs/dhs-st/dhs-st-showcases-innovation-and-public-
private-partnerships-at-rsa-18-cybersecurity-conference/
• The 4th Industrial Revolution May Change the Way We Are Connected to Ourselves
http://cognitiveworld.com/article/4th-industrial-revolution-may-change-way-we-are-connected-ourselves
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• Emerging Technologies and the Cyber Threat Landscape https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/emerging-technologies-and-the-cyber-threat-landscape
• 7 Emerging Tech Trends For 2018 https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/emerging-
technologies-and-the-cyber-threat-landscape
• Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Hot Topics At RSA 2018 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itsp-
chronicles/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-hot-topics-at-rsa-2018
• Trends In Emerging Cognitive Technologies and Predictive
Analytics http://cognitiveworld.com/article/trends-emerging-cognitive-technologies-and-predictive-
analytics
• Needed: New Ideas to Help Enable The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce
https://recruitingcybersecurity.com/federal-cybersecurity-workforce/
• Congress prioritizes cyber issues for homeland security funding in 2018[Commentary]
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thought-leadership-links-chuck-brooks-published-writings-chuck-
brooks/
• Interview with Chuck Brooks https://scienceofcybersecurity.com/chuck-brooks/
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• Hurricane Harvey: Special thanks to the professionals, volunteers helping others
http://www.federaltimes.com/management/leadership/2017/08/29/hurricane-harvey-special-thanks-to-the-
professionals-volunteers-helping-others-commentary/
• Expert Chuck Brooks Offers A Cybersecurity “Cheat Sheet” For The C-
Suite https://highperformancecounsel.com/expert-chuck-brooks-offers-cybersecurity-cheat-sheet-c-suite/
• Rising Tides And Higher Stakes. Cybersecurity Thought-Leader Chuck Brooks In Interview
https://highperformancecounsel.com/new-cybersecurity-stakes-interview-cybersecurity-thought-leader-
chuck-brooks/
• Emerging Technologies For The Public Sector by Chuck Brooks in Cognitive World
http://cognitiveworld.com/article/emerging-technologies-public-sector
• Chuck Brooks Federal News Radio Interview: New administration looks to DC for cyber innovation
https://federalnewsradio.com/whats-working-washington/2017/05/new-administration-looks-to-dc-for-
cyber-innovation/
• Identity Theft, The Not So Hidden Scourge by Chuck Brooks https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/identity-theft-the-not-so-hidden-scourge?
bwf_dp=t&bwf_entry_id=5382&bwf_token_id=17267&bwf_token=QXuSRLGATE0mnNfPwfSTORzj9
• Co-Author of The #CyberAvengers Playbook; The Non-Technical, No Nonsense Guide For Directors,
Officers, and General Counsels https://www2.fireeye.com/OFFER-WP-Legal-Playbook.html
• Blockchain for Government: A Cheat Sheet: http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-
insider/2017/07/blockchain-government-cheat-sheet/139274/?oref=ng-HPriver
• Rising Tides And Higher Stakes. Cybersecurity Thought-Leader Chuck Brooks In Interview
https://highperformancecounsel.com/new-cybersecurity-stakes-interview-cybersecurity-thought-leader-
chuck-brooks/
• A Quick Summary of Recent Cybersecurity Trends & Developments by Chuck Brooks
https://highperformancecounsel.com/quick-summary-recent-cybersecurity-trends-developments-
businesses-law-firms-know/
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• Defining and Addressing the Growing Cyber Insider Threat https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/defining-and-addressing-the-growing-cyber-insider-threat
• EXPERT BROOKS ON #CYBERSECURITY: IS WANNACRY RANSOMWARE JUST THE WARM-UP
ACT? https://highperformancecounsel.com/expert-brooks-cybersecurity-wannacry-ransomware-just-
warm-act/
• Time to streamline Congressional oversight of DHS [Commentary]
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/time-to-streamline-congressional-oversight-of-dhs-commentary
• 5 emerging tech key to transportation security [Commentary] http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/5-
emerging-tech-key-to-transportation-security-commentary
• THE GAMIFICATION TREND IN #CYBERSECURITY – EXPERT CHUCK BROOKS TALKS THROUGH THIS
EMERGING SOLUTION FOR CLIENTS HTTPS://HIGHPERFORMANCECOUNSEL.COM/GAMIFICATION-
TREND-CYBERSECURITY-EXPERT-CHUCK-BROOKS-TALKS-EMERGING-SOLUTION-CLIENTS/
• Chuck Brooks Federal News Radio Interview: New administration looks to DC for cyber
innovation https://federalnewsradio.com/whats-working-washington/2017/05/new-administration-
looks-to-dc-for-cyber-innovation/
• Automation technologies and the changing cybersecurity
ecosystem http://gsnmagazine.com/node/48279?c=cyber_security
• Chuck Brooks, The Tech Voice You Should be following: University of Chicago Webinar (YouTube with slide
deck presentation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wk2uMXzS60&feature=youtu.be
• WannaCry ransomware worm attacks the world (Interview Comments by Chuck Brooks
http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/12334948/wannacry-ransomware-worm-attacks-the-world
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• CYBERSECURITY EXPERT & HPC CONTRIBUTOR CHUCK BROOKS ON MEETING GROWING SECURITY
CHALLENGES https://highperformancecounsel.com/cybersecurity-expert-hpc-contributor-chuck-brooks-
meeting-growing-security-challenges/
• The Cusp of Technological Transformation http://cognitiveworld.com/article/cusp-technological-
transformation-0
• Technologies And Companies In The Cybersecurity Battleground
https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/technologies-and-companies-in-the-cybersecurity-battleground/
• NCF-DC05 New Leadership At DHS Goes Public On Cyber – DC Update with
ChuckBrooks http://www.logiccentralonline.com/new-cyber-frontier/ncf-dc05/
• Writestream Radio welcomes Cybersecurity Expert Chuck Brooks
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestream/2017/08/30/the-writestream-welcomes-cybersecurity-
expert-chuck-brooks#.WaasLo3XMLA.facebook
• CYBERSECURITY EXPERT & HPC CONTRIBUTOR CHUCK BROOKS ON MEETING GROWING SECURITY
CHALLENGES https://highperformancecounsel.com/cybersecurity-expert-hpc-contributor-chuck-brooks-
meeting-growing-security-challenges/
• Chuck Brooks explains the difference between ICS and IT security http://iiot-
world.com/cybersecurity/chuck-brooks-explains-the-difference-between-ics-and-it-security/
• RANSOMWARE IS SPREADING LIKE WORMS:ARE YOU READY? http://www.nextgov.com/technology-
news/tech-insider/2017/05/ransomware-spreading-worms-are-you-ready/137896/?oref=ng-channelriver
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• Homeland Security wins in Trump budget, especially in cybersecurity
[Commentary] http://fifthdomain.com/2017/03/17/homeland-security-wins-in-trump-budget-especially-
in-cybersecurity-commentary/
• The cybersecurity priority for DHS in 2017 http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/the-cybersecurity-
priority-for-dhs-in-2017
• Congress had an office that gave expert tech analysis; let's bring it back http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/306426-congress-had-an-office-that-gave-expert-tech-analysis-lets
• Recent Attacks Demonstrate The Urgent Need For C-Suite Cybersecurity
Expertise https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/recent-attacks-demonstrate-the-urgent-
need-for-c-suite-cybersecurty-expertise
• Meeting Security Challenges Through Vigilance, Readiness and Resilience http://www.brinknews.com/?
p=5052?utm_source=BRINK+Subscribers&utm_campaign=b94043847f-
BRINK_Daily_Insights_28_02_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c3639d7c98-b94043847f-110145109
• The Priority of the Government/Industry Cybersecurity
Partnership https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/the-priority-of-the-government-
industry-cybersecurity-partnership
• Will Vulnerable U.S. Electric Grid Get a New Protection Mandate? http://www.brinknews.com/will-
vulnerable-u-s-electric-grid-get-a-new-protection-mandate/
• Emerging focus on cyber threats to energy
infrastructure http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/emerging-focus-on-cyber-threats-to-energy-
infrastructure
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• Congress had an office that gave expert tech analysis; let's bring it back http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/306426-congress-had-an-office-that-gave-expert-tech-analysis-lets
• Creating A Secure Smart City http://www.qognify.com/blog/creating-secure-smart-city/
• Safeguarding Patients and Data In The Evolving Healthcare Cybersecurity
Landscape https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/safeguarding-patients-and-data-in-the-
evolving-healthcare-cybersecurity-landscape
• Technology Foraging for Cybersecurity Solutions https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/technology-foraging-for-cybersecurity-solutions
• And I Think To Myself, What A Virtual World https://itspmagazine.com/from-the-newsroom/and-i-think-
to-myself-what-a-virtual-world
• Cyber Defense in an Imperfect World, a New Approach http://www.brinknews.com/cyber-defense-in-an-
imperfect-world-a-new-approach/
• How The Next Administration Will Reshape DHS http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/how-the-next-
administration-will-reshape-dhs
• Elections at Risk in Cyberspace, Part IV: Securing the Vote | SIGNAL
Magazine http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-elections-risk-cyberspace-part-iv-securing-vote
• The Gender Gap in Cybersecurity Can, and Should Be, Closed http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/the-gender-gap-in-cybersecurity-can-and-should-be-closed
• Gen Touhill brings vision, strategy as nation’s first CISO http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/gen-
touhill-brings-vision-strategy-as-nations-first-ciso
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• US must invest more in advanced computing http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/291013-
us-must-invest-more-in-advanced-computin
• DHS cyber role elevated in new
legislation http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/06/15/dhs-cyber-role-
elevated-new-legislation/85934982/
• Safeguarding Patients and Data In The Evolving Healthcare Cybersecurity
Landscape https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/safeguarding-patients-and-data-in-the-
evolving-healthcare-cybersecurity-landscape
• Socializing Citizen Services In The Public Sector http://bizcatalyst360.com/socializing-citizen-services-in-
the-public-sector/
• Embracing Global Public/Private Cybersecurity Alliances https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/embracing-global-public-private-cybersecurity-alliances
• Future Watch – Follow The Tech Leader http://bizcatalyst360.com/future-watch-follow-the-tech-leader/
• 4 steps to a strong incident response plan | CSO Online
http://www.csoonline.com/article/3104203/techology-business/4-steps-to-a-strong-incident-response-
plan.html
• Cyber Defense in an Imperfect World, a New Approach http://www.brinknews.com/cyber-defense-in-an-
imperfect-world-a-new-approach/
• NCF-DC1 Washington DC Cyber News Update With Chuck
Brooks http://www.logiccentralonline.com/new-cyber-frontier/ncf-dc1/
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• Ransomware Trending as Weapon of Choice for Hackers http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/ransomware-trending-as-weapon-of-choice-for-hackers
• The Government Explores Artificial Intelligence http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/280481-the-government-explores-artificial-intelligence
• DHS's ongoing challenge: Securing soft targets by Chuck Brooks
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/03/28/dhss-ongoing-challenge-
securing-soft-targets/82350628/
• Creating a digital career path for Native
Americans http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/05/16/creating-digital-
career-path-native-americans/84455826/
• The Internet Of Things (IoT) Has Arrived – What You Should
Know http://infosecurity.ciowatercooler.co.uk/the-internet-of-things-iot-has-arrived-what-you-should-
know/
• NGA's Homeland panel to benefit from Governor Hutchinson’s experience, leadership
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/08/10/ngas-homeland-panel-benefit-
hutchinsons-experience-leadership/88031784/
• DHS cyber role elevated in new legislation
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/06/15/dhs-cyber-role-elevated-new-
legislation/85934982/
• Embracing Global Public/Private Cybersecurity Alliances https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-
essentials/embracing-global-public-private-cybersecurity-alliances
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• The Gender Gap in Cybersecurity Can, and Should Be, Closed http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/the-gender-gap-in-cybersecurity-can-and-should-be-closed
• Digital Convergence and Cybersecurity https://www.alienvault.com/blogs
• The Globality Quotient: Cybersecurity. “Hacked Again” & Women in Digital Universe
http://bizcatalyst360.com/cybersecurity-hacked-again-women-in-digital-universe/
• 4 steps to a strong incident response plan | CSO Online http://www.csoonline.com/article/3104203/techology-
business/4-steps-to-a-strong-incident-response-plan.html
• Pathway To The New Era of Quantum Computing https://ctovision.com/2016/06/pathway-new-era-
quantu m-computing/
• UK/US Cybersecurity Will Thrive With or Without Brexit http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/uk/us-cybersecurity-cooperation-will-thrive-with-or-without-brexitooperation
• Creating a Digital Career Path for Native Americans
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/05/16/creating-digital-career-path-
native-americans/84455826/
• The Rise of the Chief Data Officer https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/the-rise-of-the-
chief-data-officer
• Ransomware Trending as Weapon of Choice for Hackers http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-
newsroom/ransomware-trending-as-weapon-of-choice-for-hackers
• The Government Explores Artificial Intelligence http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/280481-the-government-explores-artificial-intelligence
• The Globality Quotient: Cybersecurity (Chuck Brooks Interviewed) http://bizcatalyst360.com/the-global-
quotient-cybersecurity/
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• Chuck Brooks on Cybersecurity: The Weakest Link Will Always Be the Human Element
http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/Chuck-Brooks-on-Cybersecurity-The-Weakest-Link-Will-Always-Be-
the-Human-Element.html
• DHS's ongoing challenge: Securing soft targets by Chuck Brooks
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/03/28/dhss-ongoing-challenge-securing-
soft-targets/82350628/
• Chuck Brooks, Winner "Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year", Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
https://americansecuritytoday.com/chuck-brooks-winner-2016-cybersecurity-excellence-awards/
• 3 of the biggest concerns about external cyber threats Phishing attacks employing malware, especially ransomware, is a top
cybersecurity concern of Chuck Brooks (@ChuckDBrooks), vice president of government relations and marketing at Sutherland Global
Services. “Anyone and everyone is vulnerable,” he said. “The expanding interconnectivity of our devices and the Internet of Things also makes
malware a network threat. And with these kinds of phishing attacks, it is often quite difficult to find and prosecute the perpetrators.”
http://theartofthehack.com/3-of-the-biggest-concerns-about-external-cyber-threats/
• Government R&D can be a catalyst for technological progress http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/267944-government-rd-can-be-a-catalyst-for-technological-progress
• The GSN 2015 Digital Yearbook of Awards- Judge Chuck Brooks Interview
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/55008535/the-gsn-2015-digital-yearbook-of-awards/8
• Key homeland security priorities to watch in 2016
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2015/12/15/key-homeland-security-
priorities-watch-2016/77368604/
• Seven astounding technology trends for 2016
http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/12151224/seven-top-technology-trends-for-2016
• Preparing for the Coming Millennial Workforce https://www.careersingovernment.com/tools/gov-
talk/career-advice/preparing-coming-millennial-workforce/
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• HSN Charles Brooks Interview - The Threat Cyber-security Poses to Homeland
Security http://homelandsecuritynet.com/component/contushdvideoshare/player/hsn-tv/hsn-charles-
brook-interview?Itemid=
• The Internet Of Things (IoT) Has Arrived – What You Should Know http://wavefrontonwireless.com/the-
internet-of-things-iot-has-arrived-what-you-should-know/
• 7 Top Tech Trends Impacting Innovators in 2016
http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2015/12/26/7-top-tech-trends-impacting-innovators-in-
2016/
• The alchemy of big data in government http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/263890-the-
alchemy-of-big-data-in-government
• Terror bulletins, alerts or nothing at all: Feds try for happy medium ( Chuck Brooks interviewed)
http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/2016/02/08/homeland-security-alerts/79982178/
• The Internet of Things and Cyber- Security: Government Readiness https://www.peerlyst.com/blog-
post/the-internet-of-things-and-cyber-security-government-readiness
• Smart cities, the Internet of Things and the Blue Revolution: http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/254779-smart-cities-the-internet-of-things-and-the-blue-revolution
• Christopher Gorog - CWC Cyber – Conversation with Chuck Brooks
http://www.christophergorog.com/cyber-security/cwc-cyber-1/
• Protecting the Internet of Things and living in Smart
Cities: http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2015/09/24/protecting-internet-
things-and-living-smart-cities/72742172/
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• Does Government Need ‘Hardware-Separated’ Operating
Systems?: http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-insider/2015/09/does-government-need-
hardware-separated-operating-systems/121826/
• Winning With Women - an interview with Chuck Brooks:
https://milspray.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/winning-with-women-wednesday-first-male-interview-with-
chuck-brooks-vp-government-relations-marketing-sutherland-global-services/
• The Four Pillars to Navigating Washington, DC (The Hill) http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/washington-metro-news/217783-navigating-the-four-pillars-of-Washington
• Interview with Chuck Brooks on key Homeland Security Issues for 2015 (Government Security News) gsn
2014 digital yearbook of homeland security awards recipients
• Homeland Security Interview by Government Security News on Key issues for
2015 http://blog.securityrecruiter.com/2015/02/gsn-2014-digital-yearbook-of-homeland.html
• Some catalyzing technologies on the government horizon http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/technology/238756-some-catalyzing-technologies-on-the-government-horizon
• Solving Problems with Technology Convergence http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2015/04/02/solving-
problems-with-technology-convergence/#prettyPhoto
• Government prioritizes digital engagement (Computerworld)
http://www.computerworld.com/article/2931835/it-transformation/government-prioritizes-digital-
engagement.html
• Department of Homeland Security Explores Wearables http://www.wearablevalley.co/department-of-
homeland-security-explores-wearables/#more-21
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• The OPM breach screams for action | SecurityInfoWatch.com https://www.google.com/webhp?
sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=The+OPM+breach+screams+for+action.
+Chuck+Brooks
• Servicing the Internet of Things and the New Digital
Economy http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/11/21/servicing-internet-of-things-new-digital-
economy/#.VKriQCvF91Y
• Adopting a cooperative Global Cyber Security Framework to mitigate cyber threats (before it is too
late) http://www.voodootec.com/author/chuckbrooks/
• Xerox’s Chuck Brooks: Preparation, Commitment Key for Govt-Industry Cyber
Partnerships http://blog.executivebiz.com/2015/01/xeroxs-chuck-brooks-preparation-commitment-key-
for-govt-industry-cyber-partnerships/
• Carahsoft Citizen Engagement Seminar (Chuck Brooks on Panel)
https://www.carahsoft.com/learn/event/1733-carahsoft-citizen-engagement-seminar
• DHS, FBI stepping up digitization of Records
http://archive.federaltimes.com/article/20140827/BLG04/308270010/DHS-FBI-stepping-up-digitization-
records
• Internet of Things, New Frontier of Technology Convergence
http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/08/27/iot-new-frontier-technology-convergence/#prettyPhoto
• Wearables Bring New Sense of Fashion to Public Sector http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-
insider/2015/02/wearables-bring-new-sense-fashion-public-sector/104679/
• DHS: A decade (and more) of competing congressional oversight
http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140718/BLG04/307180011/DHS-decade-more-competing-
congressional-oversight
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• Huffington Post Cybersecurity Industry Interview With Xerox's Chuck Brooks
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-e-finch/cybersecurity-industry-in_2_b_4620232.html?
utm_source=Alert-blogger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Email%2BNotifications
• The DHS's vital role in confronting the threat of pandemics and bioterrorism |Federal
Times http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20141104/BLG04/311040018/The-DHS-s-vital-role-
confronting-threat-pandemics-bioterrorism
• "Why You Should Be Excited About Future Tech"
(InformationWeek) http://www.informationweek.com/strategic-cio/executive-insights-and-
innovation/why-you-should-be-excited-about-future-tech/d/d-id/1114036?
• Dick Tracy and the Benefits of Virtual Government http://government.blogs.xerox.com/?
s=virtual+government
• Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage A Decade After The 9/11 Commission
Report http://www.counciloncybersecurity.org/articles/critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-takes-center-
stage-a-decade-after-the-9-11-commission-report/
• Creating resilience with public/private partnerships—and planning (MIT Sloan
Blog) http://executive.mit.edu/blog/2014/02/creating-resilience-with-publicprivate-partnerships-and-
planning/
• DHS’s Special Partnership with Native Americans (Indian Country
News) http://www.indiancountrynews.com/index.php/news/26-mainstream-politics/13958-dhs-s-
special-partnership-with-native-americans
• TechNOW – Interview with Charles Brooks, VP, Department Homeland Security at
Xerox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8WXYOotJh8
• Homeland Security is Back in the Limelight By Chuck Brooks (The Hill) http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/homeland-security/230788-homeland-security-is-back-in-the-limelight
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• Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage A Decade After The 9/11 Commission
Report http://www.counciloncybersecurity.org/articles/critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-takes-center-
stage-a-decade-after-the-9-11-commission-report/#tweet-link
• Transportation security: Back to the future http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/212288-transportation-
security-back-to-the-future
• Chief Data Officers in the Government – What Role Should They Play?
https://government.blogs.xerox.com/2015/02/20/chief-data-officers-government-what-role-should-they-
play/?
utm_content=sf36444741&utm_medium=spredfast&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=Corporate+Cha
nnels&CMP=SMO-Facebook+sf36444741#.VSLkIJh0xdh
• Mining Big Data for What It’s Worth http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/12/05/big-data-what-its-
worth/#.VSLft5h0xdg
• Charles Brooks to present June 26 webinar on evolving DHS role in Strategic Cyber
Operations http://www.gsnmagazine.com/article/41412/charles_brooks_linkedin_homeland_security_dis
cussi
• The public/private imperative to protect the grid by Chuck Brooks (Federal
Times) http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140616/BLG04/306160008/The-public-private-
imperative-protect-grid
• How S&T drives innovation at
DHS" http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140423/BLG04/304230005/How-S-T-drives-innovation-DHS
• “Human Factors” and Biometrics at DHS: http://www.biometricupdate.com/author/chuck-brooks
• The public/private imperative to protect the
grid http://archive.federaltimes.com/article/20140616/BLG04/306160008/The-public-private-imperative-
protect-grid
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• Government Security News 2013 Homeland Security Awards (Lead
Judge) http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/39332?c=federal_agencies_legislative
• Securing the Cyber Ecosystem through Protection Projects and Planning (Homeland Security Week
presentation) http://www.homelandsecurityexpo.com/speakerinfo.aspx?tp_spkid=105234
• Tech Interviews Featured on House Homeland Security
Website http://article.wn.com/view/2015/03/13/House_Committee_on_Homeland_Security_Schedule_f
or_March_1620/
• DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson revitalizes the 'One
DHS' vision http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140513/BLG04/305130012/DHS-Secretary-Jeh-
Johnson-revitalizes-One-DHS-vision
• Chuck Brooks interview published in SecurityInfoWatch on the application of lessons learned from last
year's Boston Marathon bombings. "Boston Marathon a case study in lessons learned following last year's
bombing tragedy" by Steve Lasky http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/11416172/boston-
marathon-security-measures-make-for-a-different-event
• DHS as the Epicenter for Cybersecurity in Government (Government Security
News): http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/32882?c=cyber_security
• Native Americans key to border security success http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-
blog/immigration/214494-native-americans-key-to-border-security-success
• Government cyber security programs mandated to go commercial (Cygnus
Media): http://mobile.securityinfowatch.com/article/11151600/congressional-hearings-have-called-
attention-to-the-need-for-better-cooperation-between-government-agencies-and-the-private-sector
• Three keys to unlocking tech treasures -- Focus on collaboration, STEM and 'foraging' (Federal
Times) http://www.federaltimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310280011
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• Strategic Cyber Operations Webinar: The Evolving Role of Cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland
Security by Chuck Brooks at GWU http://cps.gwu.edu/strategic-cyber-operations-webinar-evolving-role-
cybersecurity-department-homeland-security
• “Why You Should be Excited about Future Tech”. Key topics: The digital age and the Internet of Things;
Health & Medicine; and,
Manufacturing http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr07041401.html
• Public/Private Partnerships
(FORBES): http://www.forbes.com/sites/xerox/2013/08/12/successful_public_private_partnerships/
• Chuck Brooks presentations at Global Risk Expo in ASTANA,
KAZAKHSTAN http://astanaforum.org/2014/events/international-expo-conference-global-risk-expo
• Featured Speaker:Chuck Brooks - Homeland Security Week
2015 http://www.homelandsecurityweek.com/SpeakerInfo.aspx%3Ftp_spkid%3D105234
• Featured Speaker: Homeland Security Week 2014
Conference https://www.asdevents.com/event_speakers.asp?
id=3323&desc=Homeland+Security+Week+2014+Conference
• Using Social Media to Link In to Government: http://bizcatalyst360.com/linking-government/
• Xerox’s Charles Brooks: Gov’t Agencies Seek to Accelerate Record
Digitization http://blog.executivebiz.com/2014/08/xeroxs-charles-brooks-govt-agencies-seek-to-
accelerate-record-digitization/
• The National Press Club Hosts Global Leadership Challenges: Government and Private Sector Leaders Share
Innovation, Talent and Regulatory Strategies (Presenting)
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11609927.htm
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• Tech & Innovation thought leader Chuck Brooks joins The Franklin Foundation Board of
Directors http://www.prlog.org/12396042-tech-innovation-thought-leader-chuck-brooks-joins-the-
franklin-foundation-board-of-directors.html
• Interview with Chuck Brooks: Talking LinkedIn Strategy with Mark Amtower |
Hinge http://www.hingemarketing.com/blog/story/talking-linkedin-strategy-with-mark-amtower
• Featured Speaker: 4th Annual Human Cyber
Forensics Conference: https://www.fbcinc.com/e/HCFC/speakers.aspx
• How Big Data Will Revolutionize Aviation Security (Chuck Brooks
Interviewed) http://www.hstoday.us/index.php?id=483&cHash=081010&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news
%5D=32217
• Xerox’s Charles Brooks: Gov’t Agencies Seek to Accelerate Record
Digitization http://blog.executivebiz.com/2014/08/xeroxs-charles-brooks-govt-agencies-seek-to-
accelerate-record-digitization/
• Transaction Processing is at the Root of Data Analytics
http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/06/11/transaction-processing-root-of-data-
analytics/#prettyPhoto
• BizCatalyst 360: Digital Government Yields Customer Service Innovation http://bizcatalyst360.com/digital-
government-yields-customer-service-innovation/
• Government Security News: Charles Brooks, Linkedin Homeland Security discussion leader, to present June
26 webinar on evolving DHS role in Strategic Cyber Operations http://gsnmagazine.com/node/41412?
c=cyber_security
• Digital Government Yields Exciting Innovation http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/05/28/digital-
government-yields-exciting-innovation/
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• Transforming US Border Crossing http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/05/21/transforming-u-s-
border-control-processing-through-automation/
• Radio Interview: All things LinkedIn -
FederalNewsRadio.com http://www.federalnewsradio.com/239/3691601/All-things-LinkedIn
• Chuck Brooks interview published in SecurityInfoWatch on the application of lessons learned from last
year's Boston Marathon bombings. "Boston Marathon a case study in lessons learned following last year's
bombing tragedy" by Steve Lasky http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/11416172/boston-
marathon-security-measures-make-for-a-different-event
• DHS's Special Partnership with Native Americans Homeland Security
Today http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/kmd/hst_201310/#/12
• Pausing Before Tapping “Connect:” Can Privacy and
Security ... http://airpatrolcorp.com/2015/01/27/internetofthings/
• The Future of Social Media (Chuck Brooks quote) http://www.business2community.com/social-
media/future-social-media-60-experts-share-2014-predictions-0718083
• Next Practices Institute Events - Executive Next Practices Institutehttp://www.enpinstitute.com/events/
• What Government Agencies Can Learn From The Private Sector
(FORBES) http://www.forbes.com/sites/xerox/2013/10/02/government-agencies-eye-contact-centers-for-
consolidation-3-takeaways-from-the-private-sector/
• Xerox Real Business Radio Online Radio | BlogTalkRadio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/xeroxradio
• Interview - Global Radio Talk Show – Interviews with Business Leaders ... http://globalradiotalkshow.com/
• Xerox exec Chuck Brooks to discuss global cybersecurity threats at MIT Forum
Moscow http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/33583?c=access_control_identification
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• Government cyber security programs mandated to go commercial (Cygnus
Media): http://mobile.securityinfowatch.com/article/11151600/congressional-hearings-have-called-
attention-to-the-need-for-better-cooperation-between-government-agencies-and-the-private-sector
• The National Press Club Hosts Global Leadership Challenges: Government and Private Sector Leaders Share
Innovation, Talent and Regulatory Strategies
(Presenting) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11609927.htm
• Mobile Apps Continue to Shape Government Agencies
http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/10/15/mobile-apps-continue-to-shape-government-
agencies/#.VjZQ1_mrTIU
• Combining Legislation and technology for Better Government
Service http://zone.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/355948-combining-legislation-technology-better-
government-customer-service.htm
• Radio Interview: The U.S. Needs a Proactive Approach To Combat
Cybercrime https://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2014/04/16/the-u-s-needs-a-proactive-approach-to-
combat-cybercrime/
• Featured Speaker; Symposium on Homeland Security & Defense
http://symposiumonhomelandsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-Symposium-on-
Homeland-Security__Draft-Schedule-3_30_15.pdf
• Interview with Chuck Brooks The Business Edge |
VoiceAmerica™ http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2186/the-business-edge
• Featured Speaker; The Counter Terrorist magazine http://www.thecounterterroristmag.com/conference/
• Moderator, Technology Conference - Association for Corporate
Growth http://www.acg.org/boston/technologyconference.aspx
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• Featured Speaker: 4th Annual Human Cyber Forensics
Conference: https://www.fbcinc.com/e/HCFC/speakers.aspx
• Featured Speaker; The CyberMaryland Conference - Federal Business Council, Inc.
http://www.fbcinc.com/e/cybermdconference/speakers.aspx
• Cybersecurity 2014: Beyond the NIST framework - FedScoop http://fedscoop.com/cybersecurity-2014-
beyond-nist-framework/
• How Wearable Devices Can Transform Contact Center
Operations http://www.customerexperiencereport.com/strategy-and-trends/wearable-devices-can-
transform-contact-center-operations/
• Interview: TechNOW -- with Charles Brooks, VP, Department Homeland Security at Xerox: What are your
Homeland Security
views? http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr01301501.html
• How To Successfully Implement Social Media For Business Development In
Government https://howtomeasuresocialmediaingo2015.sched.org/event/c88310c3c0bb9a12dcc3742b7d
609543#.VSK8z5h0xdg
• Listed as one of the top 50 in "Data Sciences" on LinkedIn “25 Data Scientists Popular on LinkedIn”
Posted by Vincent Granville http://www.datasciencecentral.com/profiles/blogs/25-data-scientists-
popular-on-linkedin
• Keeping Pace With a Streamlined Service Approach
http://www.datasciencecentral.com/profiles/blogs/25-data-scientists-popular-on-linkedin
• Cybersecurity 2014: Beyond the NIST framework http://fedscoop.com/cybersecurity-2014-beyond-nist-
framework/
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• Featured Speaker: Social media in Government conference http://aliconferences.com/events/social-
media-in-government_0515/
• CyberTECH Network | Advisors http://cybertechnetwork.org/advisors/
• CYBER CRIME & IDENTITY THEFT IN A GLOBAL BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT http://www.ctcbiz.org/upcoming/flyers/cyber2014/CTC%20Cyber%20Security
%202014%20Outline.pdf xerox | GovCon Executive http://www.govconexecutive.com/%3Fs%3Dxerox
• Chuck Brooks, Featured Speaker at Press Club on Doing Business in Washington, DC Washington '14 March
- Global HR Newshttp://www.globalbusinessnews.net/conf.asp%3Fcid%3D271
• Public/private partnership is key to be competitive in any market. The Know
How http://asiasecuritynews.com/6299/publicprivate-partnership-is-key-to-be-competitive-in-any-
market-the-know-how/
References and Recommendations:
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Edward You is a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Biological Countermeasures
Unit. Mr. You is responsible for creating programs and activities to coordinate and improve FBI and interagency efforts to
identify, assess, and respond to biological threats or incidents. These efforts include expanding FBI outreach to the Life
Sciences community to address biosecurity. Before being promoted to the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Mr. You
was a member of the FBI Los Angeles Field Office Joint Terrorism Task Force and served on the FBI Hazardous Evidence
Response Team.
Mr. You has also been directly involved in policy-making efforts with a focus on biosecurity. He is an active Working Group
member of the National Security Council Interagency Policy Committee on Countering Biological Threats and an Ex Officio
member of the NIH National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity. He also serves on two committees for the National
Academies of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Microbial Threats and the Committee on Science, Technology, and
Law’s Forum on Synthetic Biology
June Klein , CEO Technology & Marketing Ventures, Inc; Electronic-
BoardroomTMVi(r) Solutions; EmpowernatorJune(tm) Next Practices;
Chuck and I served as “invite-only, vetted and trusted advisors” to the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation - Technology Partner Network. Throughout the 2year strategic program, Chuck was a
pleasure to collaborate with toward accelerating solutions on a range of global challenges facing the
foundation and its grantees. He was generous in sharing his articles in prestigious publications,
contacts to DC decision-makers and access to his featured speaker and award events.
Currently, I am honored that Chuck chose me to be a manager of his “Emerging & Futuristic
Technologies LinkedIn Group”. Chuck has huge followings on social networks and diligently
responds to his thousands of friends on focused subject matters. He is a holistic thinker grounded in
government, industry and academia leadership. I value any opportunity to work with Chuck to team
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with strategic partners that can benefit from scaling my IOT, cybersecurity, resiliency and video
initiatives.
I think very highly of Chuck, both personally and professionally. This is also evidenced by my
recommending him to my UK Merchant Bank’s Virtual Technology Cluster as a speaker and director
of their Cybersecurity program blending entrepreneurial firm innovations with Lockheed Martin’s
product development process.
I am confident that if you hire Chuck for any leadership, director, team, award or speaking slots, he
will contribute to catapulting your success and achieving your goals. Besides his many skills, he is a
very nice person as well. Feel free to contact me if you want any further evidence.
Dexter Ingram
Senior Advisor, INTERPOL
I have had the pleasure of knowing Chuck for over 10 years, since he was at DHS and I was on the
House Select Committee on Homeland Security. He is a consummate professional who has a deep
understanding of the issues,process, and people involved in the world of homeland security and Law
enforcement. His breadth of experience derived from working on The Hill, in government, in
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academia, in industry, and with the media make him truly unique. I most highly recommend Chuck
and look forward to continuing working together.
Holger Schulze
B2B Tech Marketing Entrepreneur | Marketing-as-a-Service
Chuck was selected "Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year" at the 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence
Awards. This was quite an accomplishment as the awards were highly competitive with hundreds of
entries and Chuck was one of the leading vote getters overall. This award reflects the information
community's recognition of Chuck's excellence in the cybersecurity and homeland security space. I
follow Chuck's prolific and informative writings and speeches on the topics of cybersecurity,
homeland security, IoT, futurism, and emerging technologies -- many of which are re-posted in our
300,000 members Information Security Community LinkedIn Group. It a real pleasure to endorse
Chuck for his great depth of experience, professionalism, capabilities and for his dedication to
promoting cyber security issues.
Mike Bowers
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Former President of Xerox Federal, Federal Government Services Executive & Advisor
It was a real pleasure working with Chuck at Xerox. He served us as a thought leader on technology,
BPO, homeland security and other important issues. He has exceptional depth on complex
technology issues and an uncanny ability to rapidly write penetrating articles that were very well
received in the media and Inside The Beltway. His contacts/relationships at DHS as well as his
Rolodex of those in industry and government is second to none and served his BD colleague well.
Most of all he was a professional and great person to work with. I give Chuck my highest
recommendation.
Thomas A. Cellucci, PhD, MBA
Founder, Chairman & CEO Cellucci Associates, Inc.
It is indeed a distinct pleasure to provide this recommendation for Chuck. To put it simply, Chuck
possesses both the strategic vision and tactical discipline to get results--period. Having said that, his
keen intellect is only matched by his genuine good nature and helpful attitude towards others. I
would recommend Chuck for any business activity he would undertake.
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Herbert E. Spiegel, Ph.D,MBA
President & Chief Science Officer at Applied Science & Technology Associates, LLC
Chuck is an excellent source of information on the national and international scene. He is a mentor of
the first order, with respect to the science and political aspects of Homeland Security and the myriad
of issues surrounding that discipline. He is modest in his expertise and easily approachable. He is a
valuable guide, willing to share his vast experience.
Simon Szykman
Chief Technology Officer, Federal Services at Attain
Chuck and I were colleagues when we were both serving at the Department of Homeland Security.
Chuck was a pleasure to work with and is a consummate professional with executive management
and substantive issue expertise, particularly in technologies relating to DHS. Chuck also brings a
special blend of experience to the table, having successfully served in leadership roles in industry, as
well as executive and legislative branches of government. Chuck is a relationship builder, a
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"connector" of both opportunities and people. I highly recommend Chuck and look forward to
continuing to work with him in the future.
Admiral Jay Cohen
President at JayMCohen LLC
From my Senate confirmation hearings, through two years of re-inventing the Dept of Homeland
Security Science & Technology Directorate (which was described by the Congress in 2006 as a
"rudderless ship with no one at the helm" and in danger of the Congress rescinding $200M in FY
07), Chuck Brooks as Director of Legislative Affairs at DHS was INVALUABLE to me, the DHS
S&T Directorate, DHS, the Nation AND Congress in making the "reformation" of DHS S&T a
complete success. His Hill/DC acumen, insight, reliability, ability to develop highly effective
congressional interaction/communications is WITHOUT PEER in my nearly 16 years dealing with
senior executive branch officials, industry, academia and the Congress. He has my strongest
recommendation for executive positions of high responsibility in government relations/ business
development. Hon. Jay M Cohen (Rear Admiral, US Navy, ret.)
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George Romas
Chief Engineer, Cybersecurity at DXC Technology
Chuck spent some quality time with our small startup company. He opened a lot of doors for us,
providing introductions to potential investors and partners, as well as well-connected individuals on
the Hill. Chuck also provided invaluable assistance in forming our company and product strategy.
Pam Turner
Managing Director at Prime Policy Group
March 23, 2009, Pam managed Chuck directly
Chuck was among the "start-up" team at DHS, and had responsibility for a wide range of complex
issues and challenging procedural situations. His knowledge of the issues, familiarity with the
political process, attention to detail, and his professionalism earned him the trust and respect of his
Congressional contacts, his DHS associates, and all those who sought his counsel and help. Chuck is
a "can-do" person, and I strongly recommend him.
Timothy N. Teen
CEO & Board at InSitech, Inc
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Chuck is very knowledgeable in government affairs, the military and security sector and is a diligent
executive who is great to work with.
While at the US Army's Picatinny Arsenal/ARDEC as well as with CVP, my team worked closely
with Chuck in vetting technologies and services with applications for homeland security and defense.
He has an acumen for technology issues, strong knowledge of investment banking/due diligence
processes, and really knows his way around government bureaucracies.
He is a collaborator who is committed to building great relationship and producing results and I most
highly recommend him.
Chuck Brooks References:
* Admiral Jay Cohen (US Navy Ret), former Undersecretary of Science & Technology and the Department of
Homeland Security and former Director of Naval Research for Department of Defense
* Hon. Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security
* Steven Pomerantz, Former Director of Counterterrorism for the FBI
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Thursday, June
30, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner •
Learn from Security Experts & Advisors Including:
Chuck Brooks Speaking on Panel 1: Protecting the Enterprise
from the Growing Risk of Security Breaches as it Relates to the Internet of
Things
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Meeting: BOARD ON LIFE SCIENCES and BOARD ON
CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Safeguarding the Bioeconomy III
Safeguarding the Bioeconomy III: Securing Life Sciences Data
Speaker: Charles (Chuck) Brooks serves as the Vice President for Government
Relations & Marketing for Sutherland Global Services. Chuck also serves as
Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technology Committee, and he
serves as subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and Security
Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DOD)
sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center
(DTIC). In government, he served at the Department of Homeland Security
as the first Director of Legislative Affairs for the Science & Technology
Directorate. Chuck also spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to
the late Senator Arlen Specter where he covered foreign affairs, business, and technology issues .In
academia, Chuck was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught graduate
level students about homeland security and Congress. He has an MA in International relations from the
University of Chicago, and a BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in
International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law. Chuck is widely published on the
subjects of innovation, public/private partnerships, emerging technologies, and issues of homeland security
and cybersecurity
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From “Cybersecurity is Top Business Priority in 2017”
https://www.bebee.com/producer/@dbgrinberg/cybersecurity-is-top-business-priority-in-2017
In assessing the severity of security flaws in cyberspace, I spoke with several experts in the field.
Charles “Chuck” Brooks is the vice president for government relations and marketing for Sutherland Government
Solutions. He served at DHS as the first director of legislative affairs for the Science and Technology Directorate.
He ominously points out:
"The reality is that the more digitally interconnected we become in our work and personal lives, the more
vulnerable we become." -- Chuck Brooks
Mr. Brooks adds: "Mitigating cyber threats will grow as a priority for business, and for us personally, if we are to
commercially function and prosper."
But how can companies successfully mitigate cyber threats?
His advice: "The C-suites and governing boards of corporations will need to invest in better enterprise and
endpoint security to prevent phishing and malware probes by hackers. This will also require better training of
executives and employees in basic information security measures."
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Chuck Brooks wins Marketer of the Year at 2017
Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Thu, 2017-02-09 01:49 PM
Chuck Brooks, Vice President at Sutherland Government Solutions, and Chairman of The New Emerging Technologies Committee for
CompTIA, was named winner of Cybersecurity Marketer of The Year at the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.
The 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards recognize companies, products and individuals that demonstrate excellence, innovation
and leadership in information security. The finalists and winners were selected based on the strength of their nomination and the
popular vote by members of the Information Security Community (both ratings and comments).
Brooks
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“Congratulations to Chuck Brooks for winning the Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year category in the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence
Awards,” said Holger Schulze, founder of the 350,000 member Information Security Community on LinkedIn which organizes the
awards program. “With over 450 entries, the 2017 awards are highly competitive. All winners and finalists reflect the very best in
leadership, excellence and innovation in today's cybersecurity industry.”
Chuck's thought leadership writings on cybersecurity have helped shape the public policy debate as he is respected in industry, in
the Federal Government, academia, and on Capitol Hill. He has been a force in discussing, advocating, promoting cybersecurity
issues across digital media, at events, in professional forums, and with a variety of public policy organizations.
He has been a leading evangelist for cybersecurity, homeland security, and emerging technologies in both the public and private
sectors. He was selected by LinkedIn as “One of the Top 5 Tech People to Follow On LinkedIn” by LinkedIn. He has been a featured
speaker at numerous events and conferences. He recently presented at a workshop sponsored by The National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Securing Life Sciences Data. He recently spoke at
George Washington University event about the Cyber Threat Spectrum, will be participating soon at USTRANSCOM Senior Leader
Cyber Security Roundtable.
Chuck has authored numerous articles focusing on cybersecurity, homeland security and technology innovation for many
publications including Forbes, Huffington Post, The Hill, Federal Times, IT Security Planet, Bizcatalyst 360, Next Gov, Alien Vault,
Gov Tech, MIT Sloan Blog, Government Security News, and Brink. Chuck is a pioneer in social media with over 32,000 followers on
LinkedIn and a global following and has brought significant attention to cyber issues from his frequent posts and commentaries. He
has been involved as a judge for the past four years as a Judge for Government Security News’ Annual Homeland Security Awards.
As a senior executive in government relations, marketing, and management, Chuck brings a unique experience from service in the
public sector, academia, and industry. He serves on a variety of boards, many of them philanthropic. He brings a substantive
knowledge on a broad range of cyber issues and a special subject matter expertise of cybersecurity and homeland security in
government that have benefited both the not-for-profit, public, and commercial sectors.
Chuck is one of the original “plank holders” at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Admiral Jay Cohen, former Under
Secretary for Science & Technology at DHS stated “Chuck Brooks. as Director of Legislative Affairs at DHS, was INVALUABLE to me,
the DHS S&T Directorate, DHS, the Nation AND Congress in making the "reformation" of DHS S&T a complete success. His Hill/DC
acumen, insight, reliability, ability to develop highly effective congressional interaction/communications is WITHOUT PEER in my
nearly 16 years dealing with senior executive branch officials, industry, academia and the Congress.”
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Dexter Ingram, Senior Advisor to Interpol, said the following about Chuck “he is a consummate professional who has a deep
understanding of the issues, process, and people involved in the world of homeland security and Law enforcement. His breadth of
experience derived from working on The Hill, in government, in academia, in industry, and with the media make him truly unique.”
Chuck worked for many years on Capitol Hill for the late Senator Arlen Specter and covered national security, foreign affairs, and
technology issues. He also was a member of the Adjunct Faculty at John Hopkins University where taught homeland security for two
years. He has advised a multitude of organizations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Cyber Resilience Institute,
and the Center for Advancing Innovation. He also serves as Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technologies Committee,
and is a member of the AFCEA Cybersecurity Committee. He is on the Board of Advisors for CyberTech, and on the Board of
Directors at Bravatek, and the Cyber Resilience Institute. He is an advisor to R & D cybersecurity company Inzero Systems. He is a
subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DoD)
sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC. Chuck also serves as a Christian Science Monitor
“Passcode Influencers Panel member” on Information Security. He has a BA from DePauw University and an MA from the University
of Chicago.
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• Christian Science Monitor’s Passcode Influencers gathered
from 120 experts from across government, the private sector, research, and the
privacy advocacy community
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Navigating the four pillars of
Washington
By Chuck Brooks, contributor
Washington is an eclectic city. It is a metropolis that is thriving economically and socially. Its architectural
design is modeled after Paris and it is certainly a city of cultural diversity and historically interesting
neighborhoods. Visually, the site of the monuments reflecting against the panoramic backdrop of the
Potomac River is memorable for both visitors and native Washingtonians alike.
It is really a city like no other city in America. Although it may be geographically small, Washington
serves as the engine of government, an anchor of global financial policy and representation, a seat of
institutionalized policymaking organizations, and as a growing center for business, especially in high
tech.
When I first came to Washington, I was overwhelmed by the intensity of life "inside the Beltway." I was
enamored with all it had to offer ("Potomac Fever") but uncertain how to navigate it and decipher how
things worked. Looking back, I would like to offer structure and pathways for others contemplating a
public service career or seeking to accomplish tangible objectives for policy and/or business purposes in
the nation's capital.
There are four pillars that comprise the foundation of the operational world of Washington: government
(executive, judicial and legislative branches); commercial (business, including global financial
institutions; policy: (academia, think tanks and associations/organizations); and media (old and new).
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