Avoiding SOC Failures: Implementing State Government Cybersecurity Programs - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

As the wave of ransomware and other attacks on government entities continues to rise, legislatures have responded with the creation of government security operations centers or similar cybersecurity programs. Washington state, for example, just passed legislation creating an office of cybersecurity in the wake of an attack on its State Auditors Office. Starting a SOC raises all kinds of questions: What are the key components? What kinds of professionals should be staffing it? How can it be developed on time and on budget? In this panel discussion, cybersecurity technical and legal professionals will offer their insight into how best to get a cybersecurity program off the ground. Takeaways include: • The role of a cybersecurity steering committee • Basic capabilities all SOCs should have • Working with legal and audit teams