On Demand - How Updated CIS Controls Help Safeguard Public Utilities and Government Agencies

In this webinar, you will learn:

• What changes were introduced in the CIS Controls v8

• How detection and response solutions factor in your security and compliance journey

• Why risk management is crucial for achieving and maintaining compliance

• What role continuous monitoring plays in protecting critical infrastructure

An update to the Center for Internet Security’s Controls (version 8, available here) provides government agencies fresh insight into best practices for their security strategy and meeting other regulatory compliance requirements. This webinar will provide a guide through the latest updates and recommended best practices, including a focus on public utilities and critical infrastructure. We'll explore how detection, monitoring, and response tools like Blumira can support defense efforts across various sectors, providing real-time threat detection and automated response capabilities. We will also offer guidance on risk management and assessment considerations, helping you identify vulnerabilities specific to your industry and prioritize your compliance initiatives. Whether you're a government contractor, a public utility, or a local agency, this session will equip you with practical strategies to enhance your cybersecurity posture and meet evolving best practices.

Join Matt Warner, CTO and co-founder of Blumira, and Jim Goldman, CEO and co-founder of Trava Security, as they share their expertise in compliance considerations, detection and response implementation, and risk management for diverse organizations. Watch now to gain actionable insights for streamlining your path to alignment with CIS v8.1 control families, strengthening your overall security strategy in an increasingly complex landscape.

 

Jim Goldman is Trava Security's CEO and co-founder. He partners with organizations to make custom solutions for their cybersecurity compliance needs. An acclaimed author and speaker, he's an expert in IOT, data communications, firewalls, etc. Former Purdue professor and department head, he initiated pioneering programs and the Purdue Malware research lab. Jim aided the FBI and trust organizations. He started as CISO at Exact Target. He then scaled this role globally at Salesforce.

Matthew Warner is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Blumira. Matt brings nearly two decades of IT and cybersecurity experience to his leadership position, and a genuine passion for cybersecurity education. Matthew is passionate about helping SMBs, which are often most vulnerable to cyberattacks, improve their security maturity with thoughtful and intentional changes. In 2022, the Globee Cybersecurity Global Excellence Awards program recognized Matthew as CTO of the Year for his leadership and innovative problem-solving, as well as his credible research on Log4j vulnerabilities and notable contributions to Blumira’s 2022 State of Threat Detection and Response Report. Matthew’s dedication to Blumira is as long-lasting as the hedgehog tattoo etched on his leg.

* Cybersecurity and Credit Union System Resilience Report, June 2024: https://ncua.gov/files/publications/regulation-supervision/cybersecurity-credit-union-system-resilience-2024.pdf