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A collection of past CRDR projects, events, news, & resources

2020 Idaho Cybersecurity: Tools, Resources, and Best Practices for Small & Medium-Sized Organizations WEBINAR

10/29/2020

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​During this webinar, speakers explored how organizations can address cyber threats and weaknesses through readily-available and existing low-cost resources, toolkits, and training programs. They discussed the challenges and solutions for small to medium-sized organizations to prepare for and respond to the challenges of working from home. 

Panelists include:
  • Jon Hanian, Public-Private Partnerships Program Manager, Idaho Office of Emergency Management
  • Barrett Adams-Simmons, Regional Sector Outreach Coordinator, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
  • Brennan Bouchard, Security Architect, CISCO
  • Yvonne Vega, Security Account Manager, CISCO

For information related to Idaho's COVID-19 response, please see https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/
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Cybersecurity: Privacy and Risk WEBINAR

10/8/2020

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​King County Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group Cybersecurity Webinar Series
Cybersecurity: Privacy and Risk
Ginger Armbruster, Chief Privacy Officer for the City of Seattle, and Katy Ruckle, Chief Privacy Officer for the State of Washington, explored the nexus of cybersecurity, privacy, and managing risks in today's connected world during this dynamic webinar. Safeguarding privacy and protecting our sensitive data in the digital world is something that has garnered much attention in recent years and will continue to be an important issue in the future. Moderated by Eric Holdeman, this session discussed best practices and resources to understanding, assessing, and managing risks.

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​This webinar was funded by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security and distributed through the King County Office of Emergency Management Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group. This webinar is being facilitated by the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) and the Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR).  ​
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2020 Idaho Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Pandemic Planning for Small & Medium-Sized Organizations WEBINAR

10/1/2020

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​Small and medium-sized organizations - including businesses, state agencies, county and city governments, local districts, educational and healthcare institutions - all need guidance and suggestions for cybersecurity planning during the time of COVID-19 and the shift to working from home. During this webinar, speakers suggested templates, tools, and best practices for cyber continuity and cyber pandemic planning as employees continue working at home.


​Panelists include:
  • Jeff Weak, Administrator, Idaho Information Technology Services
  • Keith Tresh, CISO, Idaho Information Technology Services
  • Diego Curt, Financial Institution IT Examiner, Idaho Department of Finance

For information related to Idaho's COVID-19 response, please see https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/
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Cyber Threats & Trends: Impacts to the Connected Worker WEBINAR

9/22/2020

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King County Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group

Cybersecurity Webinar Series
Cyber Threats & Trends: Impacts to the Connected Worker


​Today’s workforce is more connected than ever before. The onset of COVID-19 has brought about new challenges and vulnerabilities. There has been a massive shift in the workforce to employees working from home.

This webinar explored the latest threats and trends that cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, business owners, emergency managers, first responders, critical infrastructure operators, and all public and private sector stakeholders should be aware of. Experts discussed how employers can safeguard connected devices and protect employees. They explored the future of cybersecurity, latest threats, updates, resources, and cyber best practices.
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​Moderated by Eric Holdeman, Director, CRDR

​Speakers:
  • Ray Pompon, Director, F5 Labs
  • John-Luke Peck, Deputy CISO, CI Security
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2020 Idaho Cybersecurity: Vulnerabilities when Working From Home WEBINAR

8/27/2020

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​The shift to working from home has created numerous cyber vulnerabilities and Human Resources challenges. With employees when sharing networks and devices with family and/or roommates for work, education, and entertainment, this creates unique security challenges for companies to work through. The human element of our changing work realities was another major topic, especially roller coaster productivity, mental health, and stress of learning everything at once, combined with the psychology of working remotely and not physically with peers. This webinar also explored the successes and challenges of serving public expectations of performance in a different reality.


​Speakers include:
  • Sarah Griffin, VP, Human Resources, Idaho Power
  • Susan Buxton, Administrator, Idaho Division of Human Resources
  • Greg Zickau, Deputy Administrator/Chief Information Officer, Idaho Office of Information Technology
  • Erika Cobb, Chief Information Officer, City of Boise 

​For information related to Idaho's COVID-19 response, please see https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/
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The Ever-Changing Role of the CISO and the Future of Cybersecurity WEBINAR

7/16/2020

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King County Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group

Cybersecurity Webinar Series
The Ever-Changing Role of the CISO and the Future of Cybersecurity

​Leadership during a crisis is crucial. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is an essential and dynamic position that guides organizations towards safe IT operations in today’s digital workplaces. This webinar hosted a panel of expert CISOs from the public and private sector to discuss the changing role of the position and the future of these organizations in the virtual world.

Speakers explored the impact of COVID-19 on how organizations are assessing cyber risk, security, and workforce challenges, and the impact this has on the role of a CISO. They discussed ways to create more resilient organizations with better cyber hygiene in part through clear communication from leadership.

Moderated by Alicia King, State of WA IT "WaTech"
Speakers:
  • Jerry Cochran, CISO, Pacific Northwest National Lab
  • J.R. Tietsort, CISO, Americas, Darktrace
  • Andrew Cushman, CISO, City of Seattle
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2019 Idaho Cybersecurity Interdependencies Summit

4/29/2019

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Overview

More than 300 cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and public and private sector members met in Boise for the 5th Annual Idaho Cybersecurity Interdependencies Summit. The Idaho Office of Emergency Management and the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's Center for Regional Disaster Resilience collaborated to develop public/private sector partnerships for resilience in the state of Idaho through this multi-year series. The series has expanded cybersecurity capabilities of small business, government, and large industry throughout the state of Idaho.

The 2019 Summit increased cybersecurity resilience through collaboration among all stakeholders. Participants heard from several key regional cybersecurity leaders, then participated in a cybersecurity focused court case enactment to better understand the implications of cybersecurity for infrastructure. 

View the Summit Agenda
​View the Summit Flyer
The Issues:
  • Development of cyber incident response plans
  • Emerging cyber threats
  • Identifying cross-sector interdependencies
  • Communication and collaboration to build cyber resilience
  • Building a diverse IT workforce
The Participants:
  • C-level, Legal, IT, and HR professionals
  • Private Sector: utilities, transportation, education
  • Expert speakers from inside and outside Idaho
  • Government officials

Speakers and Presentations

  • Idaho National Laboratory's Energy Security Initiatives & Cybercore Integration Center
    • Wayne Austad, Technical Director of Cybercore Integration Center, Idaho National Laboratory
  • Protecting Cyber Infrastructure from the Seafloor Up
    • Michael Boyle, Strategic Planning Director, Westin Building Exchange
  • Ransomware Briefing on Specific Case Studies
    • Doug DePeppe, LLM, JD, eosedge Legal
  • The Public Infrastructure Security Collaboration and Exchange System: PISCES
    • Mike Hamilton, CISO, Founder, and President of CI Security
  • Are you concerned about your printer security? You should be.
    • Lindsey Hearst, Print Security Advisor, HP
  • Turning the Tables
    • Dean Iacovelli, Director, Secure Enterprise, Microsoft State and Local Government
  • National Cyber Exercise and Planning Program: Cyber Exercises
    • Ron Watters, Cybersecurity Advisor of Region X, Department of Homeland Security
  • Idaho Information Technology Services
    • Jeff Weak, Administrator, Idaho Office of Information Technology Services

Court Case Enactment
The Federal Dam Agency: Contractors and Inside Jobs

Click on the links below to view the materials used during the Court Case Enactment during the 5th Annual Idaho Interdependencies Summit.

Educational Slides
Dam Shame PowerPoint
FNL Dam Agency Jury Instructions

Thank you to our Summit Sponsors

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2018 Pacific Northwest Disaster Resilience Symposium | Spokane, Washington

7/23/2018

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Following the successful Disaster Resilience Symposium in Portland, Oregon, in 2017, the CRDR decided to organize another gathering of leaders and decision-makers from across the region to address common issues, examine solutions, and promote information-sharing. The Symposium was held as part of PNWER's 2018 Annual Summit in Spokane, Washington. Co-hosting the Disaster Resilience Symposium with the larger PNWER Summit provided attendees with the opportunity to interact face-to-face with elected officials and legislators and increased awareness for important disaster resilience issues. The 2018 Disaster Resilience Symposium consisted of two sessions: Election Infrastructure & Cybersecurity and Drones.
Election Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Elections were designated as part of our nation's  critical infrastructure in late 2016 by the Department of Homeland Security. The topic is both timely and relevant to our elected officials who will be in attendance at the PNWER Summit. The session will examine federal guidance for state and local election officials; current threats to election infrastructure; policies to protect election infrastructure; and methods to reassure the public.
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Speakers:
  • Eric Holdeman, Director, Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR)
  • Patrick Massey, Regional Director, Office of Infrastructure, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Chad Houck, Deputy Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Idaho
  • Julie Wise, Director,  King County Department of Elections, Washington State
  • Dave Matthews, Cyber Expert, Consultant

Presentations:
  • Eric Holdeman, Center for Regional Disaster Resilience Presentation
  • Chad Houck, State of Idaho Presentation
  • Julie Wise, King County Department of Elections Presentation
Drones
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) and its Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR) in partnership with Northeastern University’s Global Resilience Institute (GRI) have been awarded a 2017 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Security and Resilience Challenge grant for critical infrastructure. The project seeks to develop technologies for UAS (drone) employment to technically inspect critical infrastructure in post disaster scenarios.

There is a need for rapid damage assessment of critical infrastructure immediately following a disaster. Emerging UAS technology is allowing for an expedited and detailed damage assessment of  infrastructure such as bridges and other steel and concrete structures within the built environment.
  • Current and Emerging Federal and State Policy
  • Drones and UAS Impacts on Response and Recovery
  • Private Sector Use of Drones for Critical Inspections
  • Drones in Wildfire Response
  • Privacy Considerations
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​Speakers:
  • Robert Hodgeman, Senior Aviation Planner, Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
  • James Yates, Emergency Manager Coordinator, Thurston County Emergency
    Management
  • Taskin Padir, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University
  • Greg Thies, News Operations Manager, King 5 News
  • Tom Hagen, President, AUVSI Cascade Chapter
  • Charlton Evans, Principal Consultant End State Solutions
  • Jaethan Reichel, CEO, Lightship
  • Evan Reis, Director, PE, SE, Executive Director, Co-Founder, U.S. Building Resiliency Council 

Presentations:
  • Robert Hodgman, Washington State Department of Transportation Presentation
  • ​Charlton Evans, End State Solutions Presentation
  • Taskin Padir, Northeastern University Presentation
  • Jaethan Reichel, Lightship Presentation
  • Evan Reis, U.S. Resiliency Council Presentation
  • Tom Hagen, Enterprise Initiatives, Inc. Presentation 
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2018 Idaho Cybersecurity Interdependencies Summit

4/26/2018

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Summary

Over 200 attendees explored the growing challenges of cybersecurity and its impact on overall economic and physical security at the one-day workshop hosted by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management and the Center for Regional Disaster Resilience. In the face of emerging risks to economic and national security, action is needed to address critical regional infrastructure interdependencies. This workshop is part of a continuing series intended to build public-private partnerships and advance Idaho's resilience to cyber threats. 

The workshop featured an interactive tabletop board game exercise to facilitate discussion on cybersecurity planning, policy, and simulate outcomes from significant cyber incidents. Participants learned from experienced technical and policy professionals and identified gaps in their own cybersecurity planning.

View the Agenda
View the Report

Agenda

  • Update on Idaho's new cybersecurity strategy. Learn more about what Idaho is doing.
  • Speakers and keynote addresses from high-level Idaho government officials and private sector business leaders. Hear from key government officials and influential Idaho businesses.
  • Interactive tabletop board game simulation and self-assessment tool. The interactive game will  help you to identify best practices and gaps in cyber security planning and policy.
  • Learn about current and future trends in cyber security. Hear from major Idaho employers and other panelists on current trends and how to prepare for future threats.
  • Discussion of cyber incident reporting, protocols, and available State and Federal resources. Find out what to do during a major cyber incident and learn how situational awareness can make Idaho more resilient to cybersecurity incidents.
  • Strengthening partnerships between local, country, state, federal, and private sector partners. Planning ahead and working across jurisdictions is critical to ensuring the resilience of the region.
  • Networking opportunities with public and private sector stakeholders. Learn about your interdependencies and find out who you need to know before a disaster. 
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Washington Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Project

3/6/2018

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The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) and its Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR) were awarded a 2017 National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Security and Resilience Challenge grant. The primary objective of this project was to establish a regional industry information-sharing and analysis process and to work with existing regulatory and standards organizations to create a robust cyber resource and information sharing community.

​View the final CONOPS.

The Gap
Today, there are few standards, processes, or procedures to define a cyber incident or clear protocols or processes for reporting cybersecurity incidents to local, state, and federal authorities. This shortfall has been a recurring deficiency that was identified in numerous after-action reports following workshops and exercises and real world events.

Project Scope
The purpose of the Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Project is to create a clear process and method for reporting cybersecurity incidents, enhance situational awareness, and foster a regional information and resource sharing community across jurisdictions and sectors. The overarching goal of the project is to develop a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for a standardized regional reporting method for significant
cyber incidents and to define the who, what, when, and where of that process.

This project prioritized expanding the emphasis on government and private sector partnerships, regional management of risk, disaster resilience/recovery, and business continuity/resumption of trade by looking at cyber threats and resiliency from a regional perspective with a project that emphasizes coordinated planning, training, and exercises with public and private sector partners. 
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Regional Cybersecurity Situational Awareness Project Workshops

Three workshops were held to develop and refine the CONOPS:
  • Cyber Resilience Workshop | March 6, 2018
  • Situational Awareness Workshop | June 18, 2018
    • Read the workshop report here. 
  • Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Exercise | September 12, 2018
    • Read the workshop report here.
View the Final CONOPS
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