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October 17–19, 2013
ADVANCING WOMEN IN CYBER-SECURITY CAREERS
A NATIONAL PRIORITY
Introductions
• Moderator - ???
• Panelist 1 – Pamela J. JonesLead Software Engineer, Northrop Grumman
• Panelist 2 -
• Panelist 3 -
The growth of Cyber Threats
Source: AVTEst.org sample collection through May, 2013
All information is worth something to someone
StateSponsored
TerroristGroups
OrganizedCrime
SkilledHacker
New Cyber attack threats
You tube on car hacking - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqe6S6m73Zw
You tube on hacking a traffic sign http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32JgSJYpL8o
What’s at stake
National Security Financial Systems
Personal Safety
Power Grid
Transportation Manufacturing
Are things REALLY that desperate?
• 93% of large organizations and 87% of small businesses were hit by cyber attacks
• 31% of all targeted attacks were aimed at small businesses – less than 250 employees – Symantec
• 32% of all mobile threats steal information
• Vulnerability scanners are deficient at handling new attacks and have an effectiveness rate of 20 – 30%
Comprehensive National Cyber-security Initiative (CNCI)
To establish a front line of defense against today’s immediate threats:by creating or enhancing shared situational awareness of network vulnerabilities, threats, and events within the Federal Government.
To defend against the full spectrum of threats:by enhancing U.S. counterintelligence capabilities and increasing the security of the supply chain for key information technologies.
To strengthen the future cyber-security environment:by expanding cyber education; coordinating and redirecting research and development efforts across the Federal Government; and working to define and develop strategies to deter hostile or malicious activity in cyberspace.
• The Bad
• The Good
• The not so ugly
Why Women in Cyber-Security
What can we surmise
Major Conclusions: • The Nation’s digital infrastructure is neither
secure nor resilient • The Federal government is not organized to
address cyber-security effectively now or in the future
• Information and communications networks are largely owned and operated by the private sector
• The general public is not aware of the threats and risks involved
• Investment in cyber-security R&D is currently lacking
Here’s to Advancing Women’s Careers in Cyber-security
Wrapping Up
I want you to consider a Cyber-Security career!
copyright 2013 Pamela J. Jones