Chuck BrooksSubject Matter Expert & Thought leader:

Cybersecurity & Homeland Security Emerging Technologies: Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum

Computing, Big Data, and Internet of Things Government Relations & Marketing: “How to do business in

Washington DC”

Named by LinkedIn as the #2 Person you should be following on Tech issues out of 450 million members

Charles (Chuck) Brooks serves as the Vice President for Government Relations & Marketing for Sutherland Global Services. Chuck leads Federal and State & Local Government relations activities. He is also responsible for the Marketing portfolio (Media, PR, Digital Outreach, Thought Leadership, Strategic Partnering, Branding) for the Federal and State & Local markets. Chuck also serves as Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technology Committee, and serves on Boards to several prominent public and private companies and organizations. He is a subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored organization through the Defense Technical

Information Center (DTIC). Chuck also advised the Bill and Melinda Gates Technology Partner network, Chuck has extensive service in Senior Executive Management, Marketing, Government Relations, and Business Development and worked in those capacities for three large public corporations. In government, he served at the Department of Homeland Security as the first Director of Legislative Affairs for the Science & Technology Directorate. He also spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to the late Senator Arlen Specter where he covered foreign affairs, business, and technology issues. In academia, Chuck was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught graduate level students about homeland security and Congress. He has an MA in International relations from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in International Law from The Hague. Chuck is widely published on the subjects of innovation, public/private partnerships, emerging technologies, and issues of homeland security and cybersecurity

Summary of Experience:

* Corporate: Extensive service in Senior Executive Management, Government Relations (also Lobbying & PAC management), External Relations, and Business Development/Sales for three large public corporations. Managed own successful PR and Government Relations consulting firm.

* Government: Appointee of two Presidents, George W. Bush (DHS), and Ronald Reagan (Voice of America). Helped "stand up" Office of Legislative Affairs at the US Department of Homeland Security and served as the first Director of Legislative Affairs at the Science & Technology Directorate. Served as a Senior Legislative Staff (defense & foreign affairs, national security, business) to the late Senator Arlen Specter at the U.S. Senate.

* Affiliations:

Former Technology Partner Advisor, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Chairman, CompTIA New and Emerging Technology Committee PASSCODE INFLUENCER, Christian Science Monitor He is a subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and Security Information

Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)

Advisory Board, Center for Advancing innovation Board of Directors, Ecrypt (public company now called Bravatek) Board of Advisors, Cyber Resilience Institute Board of Advisors CyberTECH Board of Advisor B2B Cybersecurity Member, AFCEA Cybersecurity Committee Member, Professional Services Council Homeland Security Task Force Governance Committee of the IJIS Institute (supported by DHS & DOJ) Board of Directors of the Safe America Foundation Board of Directors of the Franklin Foundation (Innovation and Stem focus)

Board of Directors of “One World For Life” (Emergency Management focus) Lead Judge, the 2013 and 2014, 2015, and 2016 Homeland Security/Border Security

Awards (Government Security News)

* Media: Digital; Co-leader of two of the most prominent Homeland Security Groups on Linked In (“Homeland Security”, “US Homeland Security, DHS” (over 50,000 combined members). Top 1% viewed profile on LinkedIn. 32,000 first degree connections, mostly executive level. Over 2,500 followers on Twitter. Traditional Media; Writer/speaker; expertise areas include: homeland security, cyber security, intelligence, defense, foreign affairs, IT, R & D, science & technology, political risk, strategic partnering, business development/sales, government relations, legislative/budget processes, thought leadership, innovation, and social media. (Huffington Post, Forbes, Government Security News (regular contributor) .The Hill (featured contributor), Federal Times (featured contributor), Christian Science Monitor (Member of Passcode Influencers Panel) Government Executive, MIT Sloan Blog, Homeland Security Today, Cygnus Media, IDGA website (contributing writer), BizCatalyst360 (featured contributor), Government Technology, Biometric Update (featured contributor)

* Academia: Former Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins University (taught graduate level course for two years). Produced webinar on DHS & Cybersecurity for George Washington University

Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year 2016,17 – Chuck Brooks

Chuck Brooks (Sutherland Government Solutions) – WINNER

From the Official LinkedIn Marketing Blog:

“5 Tech Voices You Should Be Following on LinkedIn”

https://lnkd.in/b9GwGBs 

Chuck Brooks – Security Voice and “Government Relations and Marketing Executive, Thought Leader”

Chuck’s varied security experience is evident in what he publishes. From aviation to public sector, government to science, his posts take on the multifaceted aspects of cyber security as it relates to industries/verticals, homeland issues and next-gen technology. Since he’s keen on variety, with formats ranging from expert Q&As to content roundups, to non-tech posts associated with topics/verticals he’s covered, his perspective truly stands out.

Tech marketer takeaways: Chuck focuses core content on security, but isn’t afraid to include content tangentially related to core subject matter (e.g. a post focused on mastering the art of influence in Washington, D.C.)

which incorporates fresh/unexpected content to help keep readers interested and foster conversation.

 Featured Speaker:

National Academy of Sciences/FBI Biosecurity Meeting 2016 USTRANSCOM Cybersecurity Roundtable Featured Speaker Institute of Management Consultants Conference 2016 Critical Security Controls Editorial Panel, Council on Cybersecurity Speaker DC Cybersecurity Summit (Securing The IoT) 2016 Speaker CRM Summit (The Internet of Things, Cyber-Security, and Government

Readiness) 2016 Speaker, National Cybersecurity Institute Speaker, Global Cyber Threat Summit

Speaker, Kaspersky Cyber Security Conference 2015 Speaker, IDGA Homeland Security Week conference Speaker Homeland Security Professionals Conference 2015 Speaker, Secure Cities conference 2014 Speaker, CyberMaryland conference 2014/15 Speaker, National Press Club, Global Business News events 2014/15 Featured Panelist on Cybersecurity, Open Innovations Forum (MIT Technology Review

co-sponsor)

Issue area topics of writings/presentations/interviews/:

Cybersecurity Homeland Security Emerging Technologies Transaction Processing 3-D Printing Big Data Internet of Things (IoT) Wearables Cloud Computing Context-aware Computing Artificial Intelligence Critical Infrastructure Protection and Information Assurance Data-Centers and Data-Center Consolidation Digital Government Digital Trust and Identity Integration and Management Digitization and Imaging Defined Leading Edge Technologies Mobility Outsourcing IT Services Contact Centers Sensors, Devices and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Software Development Virtualization Web Analytics

Example Speech Topics: “The Cybersecurity Threat to You and Your Business”, “Understanding Cybersecurity”, “New Technologies and Strategies for Ensuring Physical and Cybersecurity”, “The Dawn of a New Technological Era”, How to

Do Business In Washington, DC”, “How to Use Social Media to Brand, Market, and Win Business”

Links to Writings, Webinars, Conference Speeches, Radio Interviews:

5 Tech Voices You Should Be Following on LinkedIn https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-

solutions/blog/marketing-for-tech-companies/2016/5-tech-voices-you-should-be-following-

on-linkedin

Meeting Security Challenges Through Vigilance, Readiness and Resilience http://www.brinknews.com/?p=5052?utm_source=BRINK+Subscribers&utm_campaign=b94043847f-BRINK_Daily_Insights_28_02_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c3639d7c98-b94043847f-110145109

The cybersecurity priority for DHS in 2017 http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/the-cybersecurity-priority-for-dhs-in-2017

Congress had an office that gave expert tech analysis; let's bring it back http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/306426-congress-had-an-office-that-gave-expert-tech-analysis-lets

Recent Attacks Demonstrate The Urgent Need For C-Suite Cybersecurity Expertise https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/recent-attacks-demonstrate-the-urgent-need-for-c-suite-cybersecurty-expertise

Will Vulnerable U.S. Electric Grid Get a New Protection mandate?

http://www.brinknews.com/will-vulnerable-u-s-electric-grid-get-a-new-protection-mandate/

Creating A Secure Smart City http://www.qognify.com/blog/creating-secure-smart-city/

And I Think To Myself, What A Virtual World https://itspmagazine.com/from-the-newsroom/and-i-think-to-myself-what-a-virtual-world

Cyber Defense in an Imperfect World, a New Approach http://www.brinknews.com/cyber-defense-in-an-imperfect-world-a-new-approach/

Elections at Risk in Cyberspace, Part IV: Securing the Vote | SIGNAL Magazine http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-elections-risk-cyberspace-part-iv-securing-vote

US must invest more in advanced computing

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/291013-us-must-invest-more-in-

advanced-computing

Future Watch – Follow The Tech Leader http://bizcatalyst360.com/future-watch-follow-the-tech-

leader/ 

Gen Touhill brings vision, strategy as nation’s first CISO http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/gen-touhill-brings-vision-strategy-as-nations-first-ciso

The Emerging Trend of Gamification in Cybersecurity https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/the-emerging-trend-of-gamification-in-cybersecurity

Emerging Focus on Cyber Threats to the Energy Infrastructure

http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/emerging-focus-on-cyber-threats-to-energy-infrastructure

Safeguarding Patients and Data In The Evolving Healthcare Cybersecurity Landscape

https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/safeguarding-patients-and-data-in-

the-evolving-healthcare-cybersecurity-landscape

How The Next Administration Will Reshape DHS

http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/how-the-next-administration-will-reshape-dhs

Socializing Citizen Services In The Public Sector http://bizcatalyst360.com/socializing-citizen-

services-in-the-public-sector/

NCF-DC1 Washington DC Cyber News Update With Chuck Brooks http://www.logiccentralonline.com/new-cyber-frontier/ncf-dc1/

NGA's Homeland panel to benefit from Governor Hutchinson’s experience, leadership

http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/08/10/ngas-homeland-

panel-benefit-hutchinsons-experience-leadership/88031784/

DHS cyber role elevated in new legislation http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/06/15/dhs-cyber-role-elevated-new-legislation/85934982/

Embracing Global Public/Private Cybersecurity Alliances https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/embracing-global-public-private-cybersecurity-alliances\

The Gender Gap in Cybersecurity Can, and Should Be, Closed http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-newsroom/the-gender-gap-in-cybersecurity-can-and-should-be-closed

Digital Convergence and Cybersecurity https://www.alienvault.com/blogs

Are There Potential Intelligent Neighbors On Planets Close To Earth (And Beyond)?

http://bizcatalyst360.com/are-there-potential-intelligent-neighbors-on-planets-close-to-earth-

and-beyond/

The Globality Quotient: Cybersecurity. “Hacked Again” & Women in Digital Universe http://bizcatalyst360.com/cybersecurity-hacked-again-women-in-digital-universe/

4 steps to a strong incident response plan | CSO Online http://www.csoonline.com/article/3104203/techology-business/4-steps-to-a-strong-incident-response-plan.html

Pathway To The New Era of Quantum Computing https://ctovision.com/2016/06/pathway-new-era-quantu m-computing/

UK/US Cybersecurity Will Thrive With or Without Brexit http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-newsroom/uk/us-cybersecurity-cooperation-will-thrive-with-or-without-brexitooperation

Creating a Digital Career Path for Native Americans http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/05/16/creating-digital-career-path-native-americans/84455826/

The Rise of the Chief Data Officer https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/security-essentials/the-rise-of-the-chief-data-officer

Ransomware Trending as Weapon of Choice for Hackers http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-newsroom/ransomware-trending-as-weapon-of-choice-for-hackers

The Government Explores Artificial Intelligence http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/280481-the-government-explores-artificial-intelligence

The Cusp of Technological Transformation http://www.itsecurityplanet.com/from-the-newsroom/the-cusp-of-technological-transformation

The Globality Quotient: Cybersecurity (Chuck Brooks Interviewed) http://bizcatalyst360.com/the-global-quotient-cybersecurity/

Chuck Brooks on Cybersecurity: The Weakest Link Will Always Be the Human Element http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/Chuck-Brooks-on-Cybersecurity-The-Weakest-Link-Will-Always-Be-the-Human-Element.html

DHS's ongoing challenge: Securing soft targets by Chuck Brookshttp://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2016/03/28/dhss-ongoing-challenge-securing-soft-targets/82350628/

Chuck Brooks, Winner "Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year", Cybersecurity Excellence Awards https://americansecuritytoday.com/chuck-brooks-winner-2016-cybersecurity-excellence-awards/

3 of the biggest concerns about external cyber threats Phishing attacks employing malware, especially ransomware, is a top cybersecurity concern of Chuck Brooks (@ChuckDBrooks), vice president of government relations and marketing at Sutherland Global Services. “Anyone and everyone is vulnerable,” he said. “The expanding interconnectivity of our devices and the Internet of Things also makes malware a network threat. And with these kinds of phishing attacks, it is often

quite difficult to find and prosecute the perpetrators.” http://theartofthehack.com/3-of-the-biggest-concerns-about-external-cyber-threats/

Government R&D can be a catalyst for technological progress http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/267944-government-rd-can-be-a-catalyst-for-technological-progress

The GSN 2015 Digital Yearbook of Awards- Judge Chuck Brooks Interview https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/55008535/the-gsn-2015-digital-yearbook-of-awards/8

Key homeland security priorities to watch in 2016 http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2015/12/15/key-homeland-security-priorities-watch-2016/77368604/

Seven astounding technology trends for 2016 http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/12151224/seven-top-technology-trends-for-2016

Preparing for the Coming Millennial Workforce https://www.careersingovernment.com/tools/gov-talk/career-advice/preparing-coming-millennial-workforce/

HSN Charles Brooks Interview - The Threat Cyber-security Poses to Homeland Security http://homelandsecuritynet.com/component/contushdvideoshare/player/hsn-tv/hsn-charles-brook-interview?Itemid=

The Internet Of Things (IoT) Has Arrived – What You Should Know http://wavefrontonwireless.com/the-internet-of-things-iot-has-arrived-what-you-should-know/

7 Top Tech Trends Impacting Innovators in 2016 http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2015/12/26/7-top-tech-trends-impacting-innovators-in-2016/

The alchemy of big data in government http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/263890-the-alchemy-of-big-data-in-government

Terror bulletins, alerts or nothing at all: Feds try for happy medium ( Chuck Brooks interviewed) http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/2016/02/08/homeland-security-alerts/79982178/

The Internet of Things and Cyber- Security: Government Readiness https://www.peerlyst.com/blog-post/the-internet-of-things-and-cyber-security-government-readiness

Smart cities, the Internet of Things and the Blue Revolution: http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/254779-smart-cities-the-internet-of-things-and-the-blue-revolution

Christopher Gorog - CWC Cyber – Conversation with Chuck Brooks http://www.christophergorog.com/cyber-security/cwc-cyber-1/

Protecting the Internet of Things and living in Smart Cities: http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2015/09/24/protecting-internet-things-and-living-smart-cities/72742172/

Does Government Need ‘Hardware-Separated’ Operating Systems?: http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-insider/2015/09/does-government-need-hardware-separated-operating-systems/121826/

Winning With Women - an interview with Chuck Brooks: https://milspray.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/winning-with-women-wednesday-first-male-interview-with-chuck-brooks-vp-government-relations-marketing-sutherland-global-services/

The Four Pillars to Navigating Washington, DC (The Hill) http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/washington-metro-news/217783-navigating-the-four-pillars-of-Washington

Interview with Chuck Brooks on key Homeland Security Issues for 2015 (Government Security News) gsn 2014 digital yearbook of homeland security awards recipients

Homeland Security Interview by Government Security News on Key issues for 2015 http://blog.securityrecruiter.com/2015/02/gsn-2014-digital-yearbook-of-homeland.html

Some catalyzing technologies on the government horizon http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/238756-some-catalyzing-technologies-on-the-government-horizon

Solving Problems with Technology Convergence http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2015/04/02/solving-problems-with-technology-convergence/#prettyPhoto

Government prioritizes digital engagement (Computerworld) http://www.computerworld.com/article/2931835/it-transformation/government-prioritizes-digital-engagement.html

Department of Homeland Security Explores Wearables http://www.wearablevalley.co/department-of-homeland-security-explores-wearables/#more-21

The OPM breach screams for action | SecurityInfoWatch.com https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=The+OPM+breach+screams+for+action.+Chuck+Brooks

Servicing the Internet of Things and the New Digital Economy http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/11/21/servicing-internet-of-things-new-digital-economy/#.VKriQCvF91Y

Adopting a cooperative Global Cyber Security Framework to mitigate cyber threats (before it is too late) http://www.voodootec.com/author/chuckbrooks/

Xerox’s Chuck Brooks: Preparation, Commitment Key for Govt-Industry Cyber Partnerships http://blog.executivebiz.com/2015/01/xeroxs-chuck-brooks-preparation-commitment-key-for-govt-industry-cyber-partnerships/

Carahsoft Citizen Engagement Seminar (Chuck Brooks on Panel) https://www.carahsoft.com/learn/event/1733-carahsoft-citizen-engagement-seminar

DHS, FBI stepping up digitization of Records http://archive.federaltimes.com/article/20140827/BLG04/308270010/DHS-FBI-stepping-up-digitization-records

Internet of Things, New Frontier of Technology Convergence http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/08/27/iot-new-frontier-technology-convergence/#prettyPhoto

Wearables Bring New Sense of Fashion to Public Sector http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-insider/2015/02/wearables-bring-new-sense-fashion-public-sector/104679/

DHS: A decade (and more) of competing congressional oversight http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140718/BLG04/307180011/DHS-decade-more-competing-congressional-oversight

Huffington Post Cybersecurity Industry Interview With Xerox's Chuck Brooks http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-e-finch/cybersecurity-industry-in_2_b_4620232.html?utm_source=Alert-blogger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Email%2BNotifications

The DHS's vital role in confronting the threat of pandemics and bioterrorism |Federal Times http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20141104/BLG04/311040018/The-DHS-s-vital-role-confronting-threat-pandemics-bioterrorism

"Why You Should Be Excited About Future Tech" (InformationWeek) http://www.informationweek.com/strategic-cio/executive-insights-and-innovation/why-you-should-be-excited-about-future-tech/d/d-id/1114036?

Dick Tracy and the Benefits of Virtual Government http://government.blogs.xerox.com/?s=virtual+government

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage A Decade After The 9/11 Commission Report http://www.counciloncybersecurity.org/articles/critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-takes-center-stage-a-decade-after-the-9-11-commission-report/

Creating resilience with public/private partnerships—and planning (MIT Sloan Blog) http://executive.mit.edu/blog/2014/02/creating-resilience-with-publicprivate-partnerships-and-planning/

DHS’s Special Partnership with Native Americans (Indian Country News) http://www.indiancountrynews.com/index.php/news/26-mainstream-politics/13958-dhs-s-special-partnership-with-native-americans

TechNOW – Interview with Charles Brooks, VP, Department Homeland Security at Xerox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8WXYOotJh8

Homeland Security is Back in the Limelight By Chuck Brooks (The Hill) http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/homeland-security/230788-homeland-security-is-back-in-the-limelight

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage A Decade After The 9/11 Commission Report http://www.counciloncybersecurity.org/articles/critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-takes-center-stage-a-decade-after-the-9-11-commission-report/#tweet-link

Transportation security: Back to the future http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/212288-transportation-security-back-to-the-future

Chief Data Officers in the Government – What Role Should They Play? https://government.blogs.xerox.com/2015/02/20/chief-data-officers-government-what-role-should-they-play/?utm_content=sf36444741&utm_medium=spredfast&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=Corporate+Channels&CMP=SMO-Facebook+sf36444741#.VSLkIJh0xdh

Mining Big Data for What It’s Worth http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/12/05/big-data-what-its-worth/#.VSLft5h0xdg

Charles Brooks to present June 26 webinar on evolving DHS role in Strategic Cyber Operations http://www.gsnmagazine.com/article/41412/charles_brooks_linkedin_homeland_security_discussi

The public/private imperative to protect the grid by Chuck Brooks (Federal Times) http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140616/BLG04/306160008/The-public-private-imperative-protect-grid

How S&T drives innovation at DHS" http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140423/BLG04/304230005/How-S-T-drives-innovation-DHS

“Human Factors” and Biometrics at DHS: http://www.biometricupdate.com/author/chuck-brooks

The public/private imperative to protect the grid http://archive.federaltimes.com/article/20140616/BLG04/306160008/The-public-private-imperative-protect-grid

Government Security News 2013 Homeland Security Awards (Lead Judge) http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/39332?c=federal_agencies_legislative

Securing the Cyber Ecosystem through Protection Projects and Planning (Homeland Security Week presentation) http://www.homelandsecurityexpo.com/speakerinfo.aspx?tp_spkid=105234

Tech Interviews Featured on House Homeland Security Website http://article.wn.com/view/2015/03/13/House_Committee_on_Homeland_Security_Schedule_for_March_1620/

DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson revitalizes the 'One DHS' vision http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20140513/BLG04/305130012/DHS-Secretary-Jeh-Johnson-revitalizes-One-DHS-vision

Chuck Brooks interview published in SecurityInfoWatch on the application of lessons learned from last year's Boston Marathon bombings. "Boston Marathon a case study in lessons learned following last year's bombing tragedy" by Steve Lasky http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/11416172/boston-marathon-security-measures-make-for-a-different-event

DHS as the Epicenter for Cybersecurity in Government (Government Security News): http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/32882?c=cyber_security

Native Americans key to border security success http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/immigration/214494-native-americans-key-to-border-security-success

Government cyber security programs mandated to go commercial (Cygnus Media): http://mobile.securityinfowatch.com/article/11151600/congressional-hearings-have-called-attention-to-the-need-for-better-cooperation-between-government-agencies-and-the-private-sector

Three keys to unlocking tech treasures -- Focus on collaboration, STEM and 'foraging' (Federal Times) http://www.federaltimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310280011

Strategic Cyber Operations Webinar: The Evolving Role of Cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security by Chuck Brooks at GWU http://cps.gwu.edu/strategic-cyber-operations-webinar-evolving-role-cybersecurity-department-homeland-security

“Why You Should be Excited about Future Tech”. Key topics: The digital age and the Internet of Things; Health & Medicine; and, Manufacturing http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr07041401.html

Public/Private Partnerships (FORBES): http://www.forbes.com/sites/xerox/2013/08/12/successful_public_private_partnerships/

Chuck Brooks presentations at Global Risk Expo in ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN http://astanaforum.org/2014/events/international-expo-conference-global-risk-expo

Featured Speaker:Chuck Brooks - Homeland Security Week 2015 http://www.homelandsecurityweek.com/SpeakerInfo.aspx%3Ftp_spkid%3D105234

Featured Speaker: Homeland Security Week 2014 Conference https://www.asdevents.com/event_speakers.asp?id=3323&desc=Homeland+Security+Week+2014+Conference

Using Social Media to Link In to Government: http://bizcatalyst360.com/linking-government/

Xerox’s Charles Brooks: Gov’t Agencies Seek to Accelerate Record Digitization http://blog.executivebiz.com/2014/08/xeroxs-charles-brooks-govt-agencies-seek-to-accelerate-record-digitization/

The National Press Club Hosts Global Leadership Challenges: Government and Private Sector Leaders Share Innovation, Talent and Regulatory Strategies (Presenting) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11609927.htm

Tech & Innovation thought leader Chuck Brooks joins The Franklin Foundation Board of Directors http://www.prlog.org/12396042-tech-innovation-thought-leader-chuck-brooks-joins-the-franklin-foundation-board-of-directors.html

Interview with Chuck Brooks: Talking LinkedIn Strategy with Mark Amtower | Hinge http://www.hingemarketing.com/blog/story/talking-linkedin-strategy-with-mark-amtower

Featured Speaker: 4th Annual Human Cyber Forensics Conference: https://www.fbcinc.com/e/HCFC/speakers.aspx

How Big Data Will Revolutionize Aviation Security (Chuck Brooks Interviewed) http://www.hstoday.us/index.php?id=483&cHash=081010&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=32217

Xerox’s Charles Brooks: Gov’t Agencies Seek to Accelerate Record Digitization http://blog.executivebiz.com/2014/08/xeroxs-charles-brooks-govt-agencies-seek-to-accelerate-record-digitization/

Transaction Processing is at the Root of Data Analytics http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/06/11/transaction-processing-root-of-data-analytics/#prettyPhoto

BizCatalyst 360: Digital Government Yields Customer Service Innovation http://bizcatalyst360.com/digital-government-yields-customer-service-innovation/

Government Security News: Charles Brooks, Linkedin Homeland Security discussion leader, to present June 26 webinar on evolving DHS role in Strategic Cyber Operations http://gsnmagazine.com/node/41412?c=cyber_security

Digital Government Yields Exciting Innovation http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/05/28/digital-government-yields-exciting-innovation/

Transforming US Border Crossing http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/05/21/transforming-u-s-border-control-processing-through-automation/

Radio Interview: All things LinkedIn - FederalNewsRadio.com http://www.federalnewsradio.com/239/3691601/All-things-LinkedIn

Chuck Brooks interview published in SecurityInfoWatch on the application of lessons learned from last year's Boston Marathon bombings. "Boston Marathon a case study in lessons learned following last year's bombing tragedy" by Steve Lasky http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/11416172/boston-marathon-security-measures-make-for-a-different-event

DHS's Special Partnership with Native Americans Homeland Security Today http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/kmd/hst_201310/#/12

Pausing Before Tapping “Connect:” Can Privacy and Security ... http://airpatrolcorp.com/2015/01/27/internetofthings/

The Future of Social Media (Chuck Brooks quote) http://www.business2community.com/social-media/future-social-media-60-experts-share-2014-predictions-0718083

Next Practices Institute Events - Executive Next Practices Institutehttp://www.enpinstitute.com/events/

What Government Agencies Can Learn From The Private Sector (FORBES) http://www.forbes.com/sites/xerox/2013/10/02/government-agencies-eye-contact-centers-for-consolidation-3-takeaways-from-the-private-sector/

Xerox Real Business Radio Online Radio | BlogTalkRadio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/xeroxradio

Interview - Global Radio Talk Show – Interviews with Business Leaders ... http://globalradiotalkshow.com/

Xerox exec Chuck Brooks to discuss global cybersecurity threats at MIT Forum in Moscow http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/33583?c=access_control_identification

Government cyber security programs mandated to go commercial (Cygnus Media): http://mobile.securityinfowatch.com/article/11151600/congressional-hearings-have-called-attention-to-the-need-for-better-cooperation-between-government-agencies-and-the-private-sector

The National Press Club Hosts Global Leadership Challenges: Government and Private Sector Leaders Share Innovation, Talent and Regulatory Strategies (Presenting) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11609927.htm

Mobile Apps Continue to Shape Government Agencies http://government.blogs.xerox.com/2014/10/15/mobile-apps-continue-to-shape-government-agencies/#.VjZQ1_mrTIU

Combining Legislation and technology for Better Government Service http://zone.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/355948-combining-legislation-technology-better-government-customer-service.htm

Radio Interview: The U.S. Needs a Proactive Approach To Combat Cybercrime https://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2014/04/16/the-u-s-needs-a-proactive-approach-to-combat-cybercrime/

Featured Speaker; Symposium on Homeland Security & Defense http://symposiumonhomelandsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-Symposium-on-Homeland-Security__Draft-Schedule-3_30_15.pdf

Interview with Chuck Brooks The Business Edge | VoiceAmerica™ http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2186/the-business-edge

Featured Speaker; The Counter Terrorist magazine http://www.thecounterterroristmag.com/conference/

Moderator, Technology Conference - Association for Corporate Growth http://www.acg.org/boston/technologyconference.aspx

Featured Speaker: 4th Annual Human Cyber Forensics Conference: https://www.fbcinc.com/e/HCFC/speakers.aspx

Featured Speaker; The CyberMaryland Conference - Federal Business Council, Inc. http://www.fbcinc.com/e/cybermdconference/speakers.aspx

Cybersecurity 2014: Beyond the NIST framework - FedScoop http://fedscoop.com/cybersecurity-2014-beyond-nist-framework/

How Wearable Devices Can Transform Contact Center Operations http://www.customerexperiencereport.com/strategy-and-trends/wearable-devices-can-transform-contact-center-operations/

Interview: TechNOW -- with Charles Brooks, VP, Department Homeland Security at Xerox: What are your Homeland Security views? http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr01301501.html

How To Successfully Implement Social Media For Business Development In Government https://howtomeasuresocialmediaingo2015.sched.org/event/c88310c3c0bb9a12dcc3742b7d609543#.VSK8z5h0xdg

Listed as one of the top 50 in "Data Sciences" on LinkedIn “25 Data Scientists Popular on LinkedIn” Posted by Vincent Granville http://www.datasciencecentral.com/profiles/blogs/25-data-scientists-popular-on-linkedin

Keeping Pace With a Streamlined Service Approach http://www.datasciencecentral.com/profiles/blogs/25-data-scientists-popular-on-linkedin

Cybersecurity 2014: Beyond the NIST framework http://fedscoop.com/cybersecurity-2014-beyond-nist-framework/

Featured Speaker: Social media in Government conference http://aliconferences.com/events/social-media-in-government_0515/

CyberTECH Network | Advisors http://cybertechnetwork.org/advisors/

CYBER CRIME & IDENTITY THEFT IN A GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT http://www.ctcbiz.org/upcoming/flyers/cyber2014/CTC%20Cyber%20Security%202014%20Outline.pdf xerox | GovCon Executive http://www.govconexecutive.com/%3Fs%3Dxerox

Chuck Brooks, Featured Speaker at Press Club on Doing Business in Washington, DC Washington '14 March - Global HR Newshttp://www.globalbusinessnews.net/conf.asp%3Fcid%3D271

Public/private partnership is key to be competitive in any market. The Know How http://asiasecuritynews.com/6299/publicprivate-partnership-is-key-to-be-competitive-in-any-market-the-know-how/

It was an honor co-presenting with John Perren former Assistant Director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate of the FBI, and LTC Scott Appelgate, Strategic Planner, J5, Cyber Policy Division at US Joint Chiefs Of Staff and Dr. Frederic Lemieux Professor and Program Director, at the National Security Threat Convergence: Violent Extremism and Cybersecurity event at George Washington University

Thursday,

June 30, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PMThe Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner • Learn from Security Experts & Advisors Including:

Chuck BrooksVice President for Government Relations & Marketing

Sutherland Global Services

Speaking on Panel 1: Protecting the Enterprisefrom the Growing Risk of Security Breaches as it Relates to the Internet of Things

Meeting: BOARD ON LIFE SCIENCES and BOARD ON CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND

TECHNOLOGYSafeguarding the Bioeconomy IIISafeguarding the Bioeconomy III: Securing Life Sciences Data

Speaker: Charles (Chuck) Brooks serves as the Vice President for GovernmentRelations & Marketing for Sutherland Global Services. Chuck also serves asChairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technology Committee, and heserves as subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and SecurityInformation Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DOD)sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center(DTIC). In government, he served at the Department of Homeland Securityas the first Director of Legislative Affairs for the Science & TechnologyDirectorate. Chuck also spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor tothe late Senator Arlen Specter where he covered foreign affairs, business, and technology issues .In academia, Chuck was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught graduate level students about homeland security and Congress. He has an MA in International relations from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law. Chuck is widely published on the subjects of innovation, public/private partnerships, emerging technologies, and issues of homeland security and cybersecurity

 

From “Cybersecurity is Top Business Priority in 2017” https://www.bebee.com/producer/@dbgrinberg/cybersecurity-is-top-business-priority-in-2017

In assessing the severity of security flaws in cyberspace, I spoke with several experts in the field.

Charles “Chuck” Brooks is the vice president for government relations and marketing for Sutherland Government Solutions. He served at DHS as the first director of legislative affairs for the Science and Technology Directorate. He ominously points out:

"The reality is that the more digitally interconnected we become in our work and personal lives, the more vulnerable we become." -- Chuck Brooks

Mr. Brooks adds: "Mitigating cyber threats will grow as a priority for business, and for us personally, if we are to commercially function and prosper."

But how can companies successfully mitigate cyber threats?

His advice: "The C-suites and governing boards of corporations will need to invest in better enterprise and endpoint security to prevent phishing and malware probes by hackers. This will also require better training of executives and employees in basic information security measures."

Chuck Brooks wins Marketer of the Year at 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence AwardsThu, 2017-02-09 01:49 PM

Chuck Brooks, Vice President at Sutherland Government Solutions, and Chairman of The New Emerging Technologies Committee for CompTIA, was named winner of Cybersecurity Marketer of The Year at the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

The 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards recognize companies, products and individuals that demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership in information security. The finalists and winners were selected based on the strength of their nomination and the popular vote by members of the Information Security Community (both ratings and comments).

“Congratulations to Chuck Brooks for winning the Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year category in the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards,” said Holger Schulze, founder of the 350,000 member Information Security Community on LinkedIn which organizes the awards program. “With over 450 entries, the 2017 awards are highly competitive. All winners and finalists reflect the very best in leadership, excellence and innovation in today's cybersecurity industry.”

Brooks

Chuck's thought leadership writings on cybersecurity have helped shape the public policy debate as he is respected in industry, in the Federal Government, academia, and on Capitol Hill. He has been a force in discussing, advocating, promoting cybersecurity issues across digital media, at events, in professional forums, and with a variety of public policy organizations.

He has been a leading evangelist for cybersecurity, homeland security, and emerging technologies in both the public and private sectors. He was selected by LinkedIn as “One of the Top 5 Tech People to Follow On LinkedIn” by LinkedIn. He has been a featured speaker at numerous events and conferences. He recently presented at a workshop sponsored by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Securing Life Sciences Data. He recently spoke at George Washington University event about the Cyber Threat Spectrum, will be participating soon at USTRANSCOM Senior Leader Cyber Security Roundtable.

Chuck has authored numerous articles focusing on cybersecurity, homeland security and technology innovation for many publications including Forbes, Huffington Post, The Hill, Federal Times, IT Security Planet, Bizcatalyst 360, Next Gov, Alien Vault, Gov Tech, MIT Sloan Blog, Government Security News, and Brink. Chuck is a pioneer in social media with over 32,000 followers on LinkedIn and a global following and has brought significant attention to cyber issues from his frequent posts and commentaries. He has been involved as a judge for the past four years as a Judge for Government Security News’ Annual Homeland Security Awards.

As a senior executive in government relations, marketing, and management, Chuck brings a unique experience from service in the public sector, academia, and industry. He serves on a variety of boards, many of them philanthropic. He brings a substantive knowledge on a broad range of cyber issues and a special subject matter expertise of cybersecurity and homeland security in government that have benefited both the not-for-profit, public, and commercial sectors.

Chuck is one of the original “plank holders” at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Admiral Jay Cohen, former Under Secretary for Science & Technology at DHS stated “Chuck Brooks. as Director of Legislative Affairs at DHS, was INVALUABLE to me, the DHS S&T Directorate, DHS, the Nation AND Congress in making the "reformation" of DHS S&T a complete success. His Hill/DC acumen, insight, reliability, ability to develop highly effective congressional interaction/communications is WITHOUT PEER in my nearly 16 years dealing with senior executive branch officials, industry, academia and the Congress.”

Dexter Ingram, Senior Advisor to Interpol, said the following about Chuck “he is a consummate professional who has a deep understanding of the issues, process, and people involved in the world of homeland security and Law enforcement. His breadth of experience derived from working on The Hill, in government, in academia, in industry, and with the media make him truly unique.”

Chuck worked for many years on Capitol Hill for the late Senator Arlen Specter and covered national security, foreign affairs, and technology issues. He also was a member of the Adjunct Faculty at John Hopkins University where taught homeland security for two years. He has advised a multitude of organizations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Cyber Resilience Institute, and the Center for Advancing Innovation. He also serves as Chairman of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technologies Committee, and is a member of the AFCEA Cybersecurity Committee. He is on the Board of Advisors for CyberTech, and on the Board of Directors at Bravatek, and the Cyber Resilience Institute. He is an advisor to R & D cybersecurity company Inzero Systems. He is a subject Matter Expert to The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC), a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored organization through the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC. Chuck also serves as a Christian Science Monitor “Passcode Influencers Panel member” on Information Security. He has a BA from DePauw University and an MA from the University of Chicago.

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Chuck Brooks – Winner of 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence AwardsBy American Admin - March 25, 2016

  

Chuck Brooks, "Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year"We are excited to announce that Chuck Brooks has been named the WINNER of “Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year” in the 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. The Awards are an annual competition that honors individuals and companies that demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership in information security.

Chuck has been a force in discussing, advocating, promoting cybersecurity and marketing issues across all mediums. He is known for his thought leadership on cybersecurity issues and has published on these topics in the Huffington Post, Forbes, Government Security News (regular contributor) . The Hill (featured contributor), Federal Times (featured contributor), AFCEA Signal Magazine (columnist), Christian Science Monitor (Member of Passcode Influencers Panel) Government Executive, MIT Sloan Blog, Homeland Security Today, Cygnus Media, IDGA website (contributing writer), BizCatalyst360 (featured contributor), and Biometric Update (featured contributor). He is Vice Chair of CompTIA’s New and Emerging Technologies Committee, an Advisor to Cybertech, Inzero Systems, B2B Cybersecurity, Cyber Resilience Institute, on the Board of Bravatek, and is an a technology Partner advisor to the Bill and Melinda Foundation. He has also been a featured speaker and panelist at many conferences and events.

About Chuck Brooks

Most of us know his via social media for his regular posts and may be one of his 32,000 followers on LinkedIn. Charles (Chuck) Brooks serves as the Vice President for Government Relations & Marketing for Sutherland Government Solutions. In government, he served at the Department of Homeland Security as the first Director of Legislative Affairs for the Science & Technology Directorate. He also spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to the late Senator Arlen Specter where he covered foreign affairs, business, and technology issues. In academia, Chuck was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns

Hopkins University. He has an MA from the University of Chicago and a BA from DePauw University.

Chuck thought leadership writings on cybersecurity have helped shape the public policy debate as he is respected in industry, in the Federal Government, academia, and on Capitol Hill. He also has a strong following at many of the embassies in Washington, DC

Chuck is a pioneer in social media with a global following and has brought significant attention to cyber issues from his frequent posts and commentary on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, FedScoop, and other social media

Chuck brings experience from service in the public sector, academia, and with corporations. He serves on a variety of boards, many of them philanthropic. He brings a substantive knowledge on a broad range of cyber issues and a special expertise of cybersecurity in government that have benefited both the not-for-profit, public, and commercial sectors.

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Christian Science Monitor’s Passcode Influencers gathered from 120 experts from across government, the private sector, research, and the privacy advocacy community

s (Chuck) Brooks serves as the Vice President for Government Relations & Marketing for Sutherland Global Services. Chuck leads Federal and State & Local Government relations activities. He is also responsible for the Marketing portfolio (Media, PR, Digital

Outre Thought Leadership, Strategic Partnering, Branding) for the Federal a\

Charles (Chuck) Brooks serves as the Vice President for Government Relations & Marketing for Sutherland Global Services. Chuck leads Federal and State & Local Government relations activities. He is also responsible for the Marketing portfolio (Media, PR, Digital Outreach, Thought Leadership, Strategic Partnering, Branding) for the Federal and State & Local markets. Chuck is also an Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Technology Partner network and serves on Boards to several prominent public and private companies and organizations. Chuck has extensive service in Senior Executive Management, Marketing, Government Relations, and Business Development and worked in those capacities for three large public corporations. In government, he served at the Department of Homeland Security as the first Director of Legislative Affairs for the Science & Technology Directorate. He also spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to the late Senator Arlen Specter where he covered foreign affairs, business, and technology issues. In academia, Chuck was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Johns Hopkins University where he taught graduate level students about homeland security and Congress. He has an MA in International relations from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Political Science from DePauw University, and a Certificate in International Law from The Hague. Chuck is widely published on the subjects of innovation, public/private partnerships, emerging technologies, and issues of homeland security and cybersecurity

State & Local markets. Chuck is also an Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates The poles of debate are still forming in the Digital Age.

There is no common philosophy defining what constitutes a "hawk" or a "dove" in cyberwar. International norms for countries' behavior on the Internet are not yet established. There's still no consensus about the appropriate balance between personal privacy and national security when it comes to government surveillance or private-sector encryption. Many companies and organizations are divided about the best defenses that will shield them from online attacks.

Passcode, The Christian Science Monitor's new section on security and privacy, formed an Influencers Poll to foster debate and discussion in this space. We regularly survey a wide swath of in-the-know experts about the most pressing issues – and share their answers and opinions with our readers. To form our pool of Passcode Influencers, we gathered more than 120 experts from across government, the private sector, research, and the privacy advocacy community.

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Navigating the four pillars of WashingtonBy Chuck Brooks, contributor

Washington is an eclectic city. It is a metropolis that is thriving economically and socially. Its architectural design is modeled after Paris and it is certainly a city of cultural diversity and historically interesting neighborhoods. Visually, the site of the monuments reflecting against the panoramic backdrop of the Potomac River is memorable for both visitors and native Washingtonians alike.It is really a city like no other city in America. Although it may be geographically small, Washington serves as the engine of government, an anchor of global financial policy and representation, a seat of institutionalized policymaking organizations, and as a growing center for business, especially in high tech.When I first came to Washington, I was overwhelmed by the intensity of life "inside the Beltway." I was enamored with all it had to offer ("Potomac Fever") but uncertain how to navigate it and decipher how things worked. Looking back, I would like to offer structure and pathways for others contemplating a public service career or seeking to accomplish tangible objectives for policy and/or business purposes in the nation's capital.

There are four pillars that comprise the foundation of the operational world of Washington: government (executive, judicial and legislative branches); commercial (business, including global financial institutions; policy: (academia, think tanks and associations/organizations); and media (old and new).

These pillars function both individually and collectively. They are intertwined and to be effective, it is essential to understand their roles and impact on what you hope to accomplish. Understanding and gaining experience within these pillars that comprise the operational system of Washington takes focus and time. Success can be realized by navigating the pillars and establishing a strategy of strategic relationship building and connecting.

Government: There has never been any doubt that government and politics make Washington tick. Government is not only the basis for tens of thousands of jobs in the area, but it also serves as the fulcrum for evolving and communicating domestic and international policies. Government is the center for laws and executive orders overseeing all aspects of our daily life and our professions. The Pentagon, intelligence agencies, and Department of Homeland Security are all based in Washington because it is the epicenter of power and decision-making. Government in Washington is by design structured as a system of check and balances. An understanding of how the various branches of government function is essential to influencing any regulatory outcome whether it be energy, healthcare or a national security issue. Working on Capitol Hill is invaluable experience and connects to all the pillars and is a special pedigree for mobility in one's career.

Commercial: Although it is not a financial center like New York, Washington has been transforming over the years as a commercial hub. The World Bank, Federal Reserve, International Financial Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce are some of the organizations headquartered in the city. Many corporations have also relocated to the area to be near the action and position themselves for government and commercial opportunities. Both Virginia and Maryland have established high-tech corridors close to the city for those reasons. The international community with

their embassies and trade groups increasingly see Washington as a growing center for commerce.

Policy: It is not only the pillars of business and government that are cogs in the machine. Policy organizations (such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Brookings Institution, the Heritage Foundation, the American Enterprise Institute and the Aspen Institute) that provide issue expertise, training and solutions are really the enabling fuel. A myriad of think tanks offer the latest insights in domestic and global events on a regular basis. Top local universities (such as Johns Hopkins's School of Advanced International Studies, George Washington, Georgetown, American, George Mason, and Maryland), also promote dialogue and informed decision-making and access. The over 6,000 associations and organization with issue specific interests regularly outreach to key decision–makers who are part of the public and private sector pillars. Strategic communications and thought leadership are integral tools for persuasion.

Media: The media are disseminators of information, with the duty to circumspect the activities of the other three pillars. The media's role is a fundamental one; any system of democratic government cannot operate without transparency and oversight. In Washington, most of the country's key media outlets have representation. Outside traditional old media, new media has become a force to consider. Most citizens have constant access and the metrics of public opinion are constantly pulsed. Corporate executives and government leaders use the social media, especially LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter as part of their work environments. Government 2.0 and Business 2.0 are becoming the norms.

Working in one or all of the pillars is helpful in terms of building issue expertise, contacts and gaining a holistic perspective of how Washington really works. This experience can provide the tactical knowledge to advance your marketing efforts and/or cause in the public/private world. There is no substitute for experience and for building a personal network to be empowered and effective. To be successful, you have to always keep abreast of the latest trends and be visible and helpful to your customer. In the Washington arena, you also have to develop the qualities for resilience and persistence as no one is always on the winning side of issues and contracts.

Washington will always have its image challenges and be an enigma as to how it functions, especially to those who have never experienced life inside the Beltway. Exploring and experiencing the four pillars will bring an understanding of how to navigate a path to success for those who come to this amazing city to make a difference and leave a positive legacy.

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Chuck Brooks on Cybersecurity: The Weakest Link Will Always Be the Human ElementCybersecurity expert Chuck Brooks talks about where we stand in what many people call the "wild, wild west" of cybersecurity.http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/Chuck-Brooks-on-Cybersecurity-The-Weakest-Link-Will-Always-Be-the-Human-Element.html

BY LARRY KARISNY / MARCH 1, 20160

  If you're in the cybersecurity business, you know the name Chuck Brooks.He is an advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Technology Partner Network, chairman of CompTIA's New and Emerging Tech Committee, subject matter expert to the Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center, “passcode influencer” for The Christian Science Monitor, on the Board of Advisors for CyberTech, and on the Board of Directors at Bravatek and the Cyber Resilience Institute.

Brooks also has authored numerous articles focusing on cybersecurity, homeland security and technology innovation for such publications as Forbes, Huffington Post,InformationWeek, MIT Sloan Blog, Computerworld, Federal Times, NextGov,Government Security News, Cygnus Security Media, Homeland Security Today, The Hill and Government Executive.I recently got a chance to get Brooks' take on where we are today in what many people call the "wild, wild west" of cybersecurity. Here are his thoughts.

Q. You wear many hats and certainly have been focused on cybersecurity for some time now. So tell me, who is Chuck Brooks and what is he trying to accomplish this space?

A. You are right, over my career in government, corporate and academia, I have worn many hats. There have been some strong common threads [of] science, technology, national security, and legislative and executive

policy in all my various roles. Thankfully, I selected a professional vocation of government relations and marketing that encompasses all those threads.

My passion for cybersecurity issues was first established over a decade ago during the time I spent at the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. Back then, the threats to our critical infrastructure were not as pronounced as they are today. Of course we were just beginning to experience the smartphone era. The field of cybersecurity has evolved exponentially along with the technologies, networks and connectivity that make up the cyberecosystem. And the ecosystem is quite diverse and expansive, comprising software, hardware, monitoring, forensics, governance and more. All these elements make it an exciting area to explore since there is always more to learn from strategy and technology perspectives. Also, it certainly blends my common career threads.

For anyone’s career focus, studying cybersecurity makes [sense] since it touches everything work- or personal-related. In both the public and private sectors — just about every CIO survey — cybersecurity is the top concern. And of course, along with data analytics, cybersecurity is a annually a budget priority of federal spending. DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson recently described cybersecurity and counterterrorism as the two top priorities for the protecting the homeland.

What I want to accomplish in this space is to continue being a subject matter expert in cybersecurity; I enjoy writing and speaking about the varied aspects of the topic and especially in educating others on how it can impact their lives. My advisory and board director roles with organizations are a reflection of that interest. When I retire (which is a long way off), I hope to join academia again in a part-time role. I spent two years at Johns Hopkins University SAIS [School of Advanced International Studies] teaching graduate students homeland security and found it very fulfilling.

Q. You have one of the most active groups in LinkedIn under the heading of the Department of Homeland Security. How has this helped both yourself and DHS in feeling the pulse of the cybersecurity industry?A. I do operate a half dozen groups that focus on homeland security and information security on LinkedIn, including a few of the largest groups:

“U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS” “Information Technology (Homeland & National Security)” and “Homeland Security.”In all, these groups include about 60,000 people. Among the members are a host of well-known cybersecurity professionals who often post and comment on issues of the day. Also, as any news on data breaches or cyberincidents occur, they are often posted in the LinkedIn groups.

Moderating these groups certainly keeps me updated and in tune with the pulse of policy. It has also served as a great networking venue to share ideas and information with some of the best security minds around in both the private and federal sectors. Many senior-level executives in the federal government are on social sites such as LinkedIn, GovLoop, Facebook and Twitter. There are an estimated 1.5 million federal government employees who regularly use LinkedIn, including over 65,000 from DHS. Because of the growing need for public/private-sector collaboration and interface, being actively involved in social media makes a lot of sense.

Q. What is Sutherland Government Relations and what do you do for the company?A. Sutherland Global Services is a global provider of business processing services, contact centers, IT service desks and management consulting serving government and U.S. leading corporations across multiple industries, including health care and insurance, technology, mortgage and loan services, finance and banking, retail, and travel. Sutherland has 36,000 employees and annual revenues of over $1.2 billion, [and] was listed in 2015 as one of the fastest growing private companies in America byInc.

I work for the recently created Sutherland Government Solutions as VP of Government Relations and Marketing, where we are at several agencies and are known for integrated services for citizen service needs and digital government. Our cybersecurity operations at Sutherland Government Services are internal, but we do have a practice in customer relations management after a company or agency has been breached. Our cybersecurity practice is led by Glenn Schoonover who has a deep technical background. He is a former chief information security officer for the Army and was responsible for providing network security to the Department of the Army headquarters. He is also a former senior technology strategist for Worldwide National Security and Public Safety at Microsoft.

Q. I see you are active in both the public and private sectors when it comes to cybersecurity. What are the similarities and differences between these two sectors?A. The biggest difference is that government is motivated by mission, and the private sector (for the most part) is driven by profit and loss. The R&D efforts, innovation sector and skilled technical expertise in the private sector has been more robust than in government. Industry is more agile and able to react to threat trends.On the federal side, the landscape has really changed over the past few years. [The U.S. Department of Defense], of course, has had the cybersecurity war-fighting mission and continues to build upon new requirements for operations and for systems. On the civilian side, DHS takes an increasingly larger role in cybersecurity. Presidential and congressional directives have mandated that DHS play a growing and more primary role, especially with protecting critical infrastructure (transportation, health, energy, finance) that is mostly owned by the private sector. DHS has to step up its activities in assessing situational awareness, information sharing, and resilience research and development plans with stakeholders. This has led to a trend in public-private partnering for sharing threat information and in creating standards and protocols. In both the public and private sectors, training of the next-generation cybersecurity technical and policy [subject matter experts] is a major priority.

Q. To date, there seems to be a stand-off between Apple and the federal government when it comes to iPhone security. What are your thoughts on this, and can this bring about some lessons learned for the cybersecurity industry?

A. This is the topic of the day, and it is a complicated issue relating to government requesting a corporation to provide software to allow access to data. My thoughts may be a bit different from some of the others in the industry. While I recognize the importance of privacy and the dire risk of an Orwellian surveillance state, I consider protecting innocent lives as a mitigating circumstance. What if that data that the FBI is seeking on the terrorist's encrypted phone uncovers a deeper terrorist network planning more horrific acts? In my opinion, this is a mitigating circumstance.What should be done is to establish protocols between industry and law enforcement to cooperate in these type of instances (with proper

warrants and assurances) so that company Internet protocol can be isolated and privacy issues for the company’s customers can be best addressed. I am quite sure Congress will be looking closely at this case to establish legislation to create a working formula. The lesson for cybersecurity is that there is a balance between privacy and security that has to be constantly reviewed in accordance with the threats at hand.Q. With billions of Inernet of Things devices on the near horizon and zetabytes of data projected by 2020, can we secure and control our digital processes, or are we headed for a digital train wreck?A. According to Gartner, there will be nearly 26 billion networked devices on the Internet of Things (IoT) by 2020. Moreover, it will keep expanding as the cost of sensors decreases and processing power and bandwidth continue to increase. The fact is that most of these IT networks will have some sort of an IoT-based security breach. We could be headed for a digital train wreck if IoT security standards are not adopted. We may have a digital train wreck even if they are adopted. Standards will have to be developed industry by industry. Protecting a network of medical devices in a hospital will require different sets of standards than protecting utilities with SCADA [supervisory control and data acquisition] systems that make up the electric grid. There are a lot of questions, including who enforces compliance? And what are the liabilities of an IoT breach?

The real danger is that the Internet was not built for security at its inception; it was built for connectivity. There is some truth to the notion that your network may someday be betrayed by your toaster or refrigerator. One thing is for sure: the Internet of Things will pose many challenges to cybersecurity and data analytics, much of which we have yet to contemplate.

Q. You've had the opportunity to review many cyberdefense technologies. Are we really finding new solutions that can handle this explosion of digital processes, or are we still playing the game of catch-up and patch-and-pray cybersecurity?

A. New solutions are continually evolving with threats, but there will always be a need for better encryption, biometrics, analytics and automated network security to protect networks and endpoints. It is a perpetual game of cat and mouse between hackers and protectors, and there is really no such thing as being invulnerable.

In a sense, we are continually playing catch-up and reacting to the last incident with patches. The weakest link will always be the human element. However, there are many new interesting technologies that could significantly impact cybersecurity in the near future. There are technologies and

CYBERSECURITY EXPERT CHUCK BROOKS' MASTER LIST OF CYBERSECURITY TECH AREAS, PRIORITIES AND EMERGING TRENDS

Emerging Technology Areas:// Internet of Things // Wearables// Drones and robots// Artificial intelligence// Smart cities// Connected transportation// Quantum computingPriorities: // Protecting critical infrastructure through technologies and Public/Private cooperation// Better encryption and biometrics (quantum encryption, keyless authentication)// Automated network-security correcting systems (self-encrypting drives)// Technologies for “real-time” horizon scanning and monitoring of networks// Diagnostics and forensics (network traffic analysis, payload analysis and endpoint behavior analysis)// Advanced defense for framework layers (network, payload, endpoint, firewalls and antivirus)// Mobility and BYOD security// Big data// Predictive analytics// InteroperabilityTrends:// Informed risk management// Emergence of public/private sector partnerships// More information sharing and collaboration between the public and private sectors// Shared R & D spending// Increased spending for cloud

algorithms coming out of the national labs, government, and from private-sector R&D and startups that have the potential to be disruptive.

Q. Any final comments? And are there any speaking engagements or events you are participating in that you would like to announce? Could you also offer a good source for information on the subject of cybersecurity that you would suggest for our readers?

A. Please check my regular posts in the media and social media, join my LinkedIn groups and follow me on Twitter @ChuckDBrooks. I do have some future blogs with the National Cybersecurity Institute on my agenda. Also, in addition to social media, which I highly recommend, there are many excellent outlets for cybersecurity information including the Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center. A great site that aggregated cybersecurity news daily is The CyberWire.Larry Karisny    | 

Larry Karisny is the director of Project Safety.org, an advisor, consultant, speaker and writer supporting advanced cybersecurity technologies in both the public and private sectors.

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