NIST SP 800-137

    Own Your Own Network: Continuous Monitoring

Featuring: Jerry Shenk and Michael Thelander

Webcast Overview:

Own Your Own Network: Continuous Monitoring

Continuous monitoring has been defined by NIST and the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls as key to reducing risk in IT environments. Under these definitions, continuous monitoring encompasses at lot of moving parts! Change management, configuration management, vulnerability assessment, patch management, threat assessment – all are included in a comprehensive continuous monitoring program.

Where do organizations start? What does continuous really mean? How can these efforts be coordinated to improve audit, compliance and risk posture without blowing a gasket trying to connect all the dots? In this webcast, learn how to inventory and assess your systems and network devices, audit and manage configuration and patches, and combine this data with threat assessments for better risk management, accurate response, and improved compliance.

Register for this webcast and be among the first to receive an accompanying paper developed by senior SANS Analyst, Jerry Shenk.

Note: Send questions about this webcast to q@sans.org.

Speaker Bios:

Jerry Shenk: Jerry Shenk currently serves as a senior analyst for the SANS Institute and is senior security analyst for Windstream Communications in Ephrata, PA. Since 1984, he has consulted with companies and financial and educational institutions on issues of network design, security, forensic analysis and penetration testing. His experience spans small home-office systems to global networks. Along with some vendor-specific certifications, Jerry holds six GIAC certifications, all completed with honors: GCIA, GCIH, GCFW, GSNA, GPEN and GCFA. Five of his certifications are GOLD certifications.

Michael Thelander: Michael Thelander, Director of Product Marketing for Tripwire, has served in co-founder, product manager and business strategist roles for a number of innovative technology companies over the last 20 years. His successful new product introductions include FAA-approved computer-based flight training systems, network energy management solutions, online print estimation and bidding systems, and collaborative multi-user educational programs. At Tripwire he’s filled the roles of product marketing director, product manager, and business unit director. He spends the bulk of his time presenting at industry and user events, working with Tripwire’s product strategy teams, and serving as a liaison to analysts, editors, and industry thought leaders. His articles and interviews have appeared in IT Professional, CFO Magazine, SoftwareCEO.com and other publications.