About this Program
Understanding cybersecurity risk is an essential first step in protecting data and ensuring organizational resiliency in the event of a cyber-attack or natural disaster. Cyber risks can take the form of technical or physical threats or vulnerabilities, regulatory compliance requirements, financial loss, data loss, or reputational harm.
This program is highly collaborative and will use a cohort-based case study approach to learn about common cyber risks; how to identify, assess, and communicate cyber risks; and how to conduct the first step in mitigating threats through a risk assessment. A deep technical background is not required, and technical concepts will be explained through the course of 12 weekly sessions. Program coaches will work with participants to create a unique shared learning experience that is approachable for non-technical practitioners.
What You Will Learn
- How to create and implement a comprehensive cyber risk assessment program for your organization
- How to leverage internal and external collaboration to enhance risk management
- The impact of cyber threats and vulnerabilities on organizational resiliency
- How issues such as privacy, legal and regulatory frameworks and compliance, social and geopolitical impacts, national security and evolving technologies can impact an organization’s cyber risk and security posture
- The importance of identifying and mitigating risks from vendors and other external partners
- How to enhance your organization's eligibility in acquiring federal grants for cybersecurity
Your Instructors
Your instructors will be experts in cybersecurity, collaboration, and local government. This unique combination of expertise and practical experience will help ensure an accessible and highly impactful program.
Margaret E. Banyan, Ph.D.
Margaret E. Banyan, Ph.D serves as a Senior Fellow for land use planning, strategic planning, organizational design and development, and sustainability planning. Dr. Banyan is extensively involved organizational and strategic planning in a variety of national, regional, and local efforts. She has worked with a wide range of local governments, nonprofit organizations, and special districts conducting policy and organizational studies. She has published in Public Administration Review, Administrative Theory and Praxis, the Encyclopedia of Governance, and authored several individual and joint book chapters.
Dr. Banyan has significant experience in both the public and private sectors, including serving as a Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University, Senior Fellow for Portland State University, a Senior Planner, Special (Fire) District Administrator, Coordinator for the Center for Public Participation, and Hatfield Scholar at Portland State University. She has designed and implemented innovative projects, collaborative research initiatives, and multi-jurisdictional planning efforts; including cybersecurity studies strategic plans, comprehensive land use policies, community plans, economic development initiatives, health impact assessments, citizen surveys, focus groups, and needs assessments.
Dr. Banyan holds a Ph.D.: Public Administration and Policy from Portland State University, a Master of Public Administration from Portland State University, and a Bachelor of Science, History, from the University of Oregon.
Mark Johnston, CISSP
Mark Johnston is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for TriMet, the public transportation provider serving the Portland metropolitan area. He is responsible for protecting TriMet's critical infrastructure, securing its technology systems, and ensuring the resilience of services that support transit operations and customers.
Prior to joining TriMet, Mr. Johnston served as the Director of Cybersecurity for the State of Oregon, where he directed Security Operations Center (SOC) services and supported statewide cybersecurity initiatives across state agencies. Earlier, he was the Information Security Officer (ISO) for the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority, leading cybersecurity and privacy programs in highly regulated environments.
Mr. Johnston has more than 30 years of experience in information security, risk management, and technology leadership across public and private sector organizations. He holds a Master of Science in Communication from Northwestern University, a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Management from DeVry University, and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He also holds two technology patents earned during his tenure at Xerox.
About the Center
The Mark O. Hatfield Cybersecurity & Cyber Defense Policy Center is a NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
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