The recording of this Premier Panel Discussion from the 2023 Security Technology Forum featuring Ken Kurz from COPT Defense Properties and Marcie Nagel from Avint LLC, moderated by Tasha Cornish from the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland (CAMI) and Brad Castillo from Chesapeake & Midlantic Marketing, is one not to be missed. They discuss topics that every security professional should be aware of when it comes to hardening physical and electronic security systems from a cybersecurity perspective. The convergence is happening today.
Key discussion points in this video:
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 0:42 - The Importance of Identifying Edge Devices and Other Assets in Determining Your Security Posture
- 8:04 - Risks of NOT Having a Cybersecurity Plan for your Physical Security Systems
- 14:50 - Cybersecurity Stakeholders: Who is Saying "No" and why? Getting to Yes!
- 18:36 - Should All Edge Devices Fall Under the Same Cybersecurity Regulations?
- 29:24 - Where Does an Organization Start with Creating a Cybersecurity Plan for Their Physical Security Systems?
- 38:46 - Compliance: NDAA, TAA, and Beyond
- 40:33 - Zero Trust
- 47:48 - Token / Certificate Authentication: Replacing Passwords
- 51:04 - Role of AI in Hardening Physical Security Systems
- 57:52 - NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 3
- 1:00:16 - Where Does a Private Sector Organization Start to Develop Their Plan?
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The Panel
Ken Kurz's career encompasses over 20 years of operational leadership responsibility to include roles as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in higher education at multiple research universities and a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in a publicly traded company. Extensive experience in designing, implementing, assessing, securing, remediating, and monitoring network technologies for higher education, non-profit, military, government, and private sector information systems. He is an active in a number of industry cybersecurity and related organizations, including the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland (CAMI), Real Estate Cyber Consortium (RECC), Building Cybersecurity (BCS), Real Estate ISAC, Commercial Cyber Facilities Working Group (CCWG)/InfraGard, and Realcomm. Also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) since 2005 and was selected as ISC2’s winner of the 2010 Government Information Security Leadership Award for Technology Improvement from the community of information security professionals representing departments and agencies across the federal government.
Marcie Nagel is the founder and CEO of Avint LLC, a cybersecurity consulting company that provides innovative and tailored solutions to clients across various sectors. She has over 25 years of experience and expertise in the federal cybersecurity engineering, architecture, management, and compliance fields, and holds the CISSP, CISM, and PMP certifications. Her mission is to help organizations protect their data, systems, and assets from cyber threats and risks, and to foster a culture of security awareness and resilience. She leverages her extensive background and knowledge in leading and delivering complex and high-impact cybersecurity programs and projects for Booz Allen Hamilton, VariQ, and the FBI, where she achieved $1.7 billion in new business, managed a dynamic cyber workforce of 190+ professionals, and implemented CDM solutions across 13 departments and agencies. Marcie also has a master's degree in information assurance and a bachelor's degree in business management.
Tasha Cornish is the Executive Director of the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland. Bringing together industry, academia, and the public sector, the organization is advancing cybersecurity through advocacy and collaboration. As the Executive Director, she leads CAMI’s implementation of educational programming, community resource development, and cyber career networking opportunities. One of Tasha's key priorities is leading the organization's Center for Cybersecurity Resilience; activities include education and outreach activities for small businesses, legislative advocacy, and an active Speakers Bureau, connecting organizations with subject-matter experts.
Brad Castillo is Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing's technical lead. He is an experienced IP Security Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the facilities services industry. Skilled in Account/Project Management, Access Control, Software Installation, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), and Networking. Strong protective services professional with an Associate in Specialized Business Computer Systems from York Technical Institute and 13 years of combined experience.
