AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Why Should the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Have All the Fun?

Description

This presentation explores how the National Security Agency (NSA)-developed cryptographic frameworks and cybersecurity strategies originally designed to protect National Security Systems can be adapted to safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure. It highlights the cascading benefits of NSAs Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), post-quantum cryptography initiatives, and threat intelligence sharing models in defending sectors like energy, transportation, and telecommunications from nation-state and criminal cyber actors. The speaker will cover the following topics:
1. The NSAs Role in Cybersecurity Leadership - Cryptographic innovation, threat intelligence, and secure-by-design principles - NSAs Cybersecurity Collaboration Center and its impact on the Defense Industrial Base
2. Critical Infrastructure Under Siege - Real-world examples of cyberattacks on OT systems and SCADA networks - The growing urgency for quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols
3. Translating NSA Standards to Civilian Infrastructure - Applying CSfC principles to energy grids, ports, and 5G networks - Benefits of adopting NSAs layered defense and zero-trust models
4. Post-Quantum Cryptography and the Future of Resilience - NSAs roadmap for quantum-safe algorithms - Integration challenges and opportunities for legacy systems
5. Call to Action: Building a National Cryptographic Shield - Public-private partnerships and workforce development - Policy recommendations and investment priorities.

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  Continuing Education
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  Critical Infrastructure/Operational Technology
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  Greater Augusta Chapter Courses