DtR Episode 108 - Security in State Government

In this episodeWe discuss the largest challenges in the state government sectorBrian discusses balancing the need for openness versus security/secrecyPhil talks about the challenge of balancing policy with agency needs in state governmentMichael asks how state-level security justifies and prioritizes security requirementsRaf asks how policy is created that can be both effective, and broadThe group talks about metrics, policy implementation, and showing value to protecting citizensThe guys answer "What's the best piece of advice you've gotten in your career?GuestsPhilip Beyer ( @pjbeyer ) - Philip is a security professional with more than 12 years progressive experience. Currently leading information security for an organization as a function of business goals and risk profile. Consummate generalist with background in multi-client consulting and specialization in risk management, incident handling, security operations, software assurance (OpenSAMM, BSIMM), and technical compliance testing (ISO 27002, PCI-DSS, HIPAA). Confident leader, problem solver, relationship builder, technical communicator, public speaker, presenter, and security evangelist. Fast-paced learner with a strong work ethic and self-starter attitude.Brian Engle ( @brianaengle ) - Currently the Chief Information Security Officer & Texas Cybersecurity Coordinator who is a results-oriented executive and leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in Information Technology and Information Security across the government, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, technology, telecommunications and retail verticals. His specialties include risk management, project management, and cost effective delivery of appropriate security solutions within organizational risk tolerances. Consummate generalist with a background in effective incident management, security and network operations, vulnerability and threat management, as well as technical compliance evaluation and gap analysis.Have something to say? Let's hear it.Support the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast