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As a precursor to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began earlier this year, the modern day equivalent of this type of disruption began … Cybersecurity attacks. These Russian, state level attacks focused initially on government and banking websites and networks to disable communication and cause increased confusion and disruption. In March, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Security Agency (CISA), a division under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued an advisory that there will potentially be spillover to U.S. companies and commerce of these attacks (see below). As the U.S. and other companies ramp up sanctions against Russian interests, there is the potential that Russia will increase their cyber-attack efforts directed at U.S. organizations.
One of the initial, pre-invasion tactics an invading army will take is to disable the enemy’s ability to communicate. Thus, during WW II, one of the tactics of French insurgents was to cut the phone lines prior to the Normandy invasion, limiting the communication ability of the Germans. Prior to our movement into Iraq and Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War I in January of 1991, our cruise missiles and bombing focused initially on command and control (including communication) targets within Iraq.
As of now, each of us need to be aware there is an increased cyber threat and we need to be mindful of good cybersecurity hygiene, to include the basics: Using a digital password manager with increased complexity to usernames and passwords, integrating multi-factor authentication into as many sites as possible, having strong backups of data and using a VPN.
This virtual workshop will cover the steps organizations can take immediately to ensure that:
Every U.S. organization (for profit and nonprofit), including federal agencies.
Eric Carlson, CEO, President & Co-Founder at Blue Sky Cyber Inc.
Carlson has over 30 years of professional experience in the US DoD, US Government and Business sectors as a leader, engineer and entrepreneur. He is a former SEAL Team operator and a current Cryptologic Warfare Officer in the US Navy Reserve. Carlson has a passion for technology, product development and solving hard problems.
Co-Sponsor(s): Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE); Kingsport Chamber; TSBDC, East Tennessee State University, Blue Sky Cyber Inc.
This ZOOM virtual workshop is INTERACTIVE where the attendees can see and speak to each other, and the Host and presenter can see and interact with the attendees. We encourage attendees to enter the meeting as if they are entering a room – with “Camera On.” If camera and audio are not possible (or desirable) for attendees, an in-meeting chat is also provided for attendees to send messages to the Host and other users within the meeting. Client confidentiality is of paramount importance to us. Except where a Client consents in writing or as directed by SBA per the statute (15 U.S.C. §648(a)(7)), TSBDC is not permitted to disclose any Client Information to a third party (or share such information with other units of the organization not directly involved in the conduct of this project). Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Madison Smith – mvsmith@tsbdc.org; 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.
Fee: No Cost