SCORE Denver - Computer Security...is Good Business 

Start your information security planning here!

Can YOU answer the following questions?

~What happens to my business if my sensitive business information falls into someone else’s possession?

~What would it cost me to be without some or all of my sensitive business information?

~Could I recreate lost sensitive business information and what would be the cost?

~What would be the implications to my business if I could no longer trust the accuracy or completeness of my sensitive business information?

 If you can’t answer these questions, then you need this workshop!

The NIST Computer Security Division has developed a workshop to help the small business owner increase information system security. 

Learn from Richard Kissel who is a widely respected Senior Information Security Analyst at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

His primary functions at NIST are: 

1. Represent NIST in the international standards (ISO/INCITS) arena in the ISO-IEC/JTC1 SC27 - CS1 - Cyber Security technical advisory group and in the ISO-IEC/JTC1 WG6 - CGIT1 – Information Technology Governance technical advisory group; 

2.  In partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), plan for and conduct information security workshops for small business owners/operators, and;

3.  Write information security guidelines for Federal agencies and other NIST customers.

Prior to joining NIST in 2001, he worked as an Information Security Analyst in the Computer Security Office at the SBA.  He has worked in the information security profession for over 30 years.

He has earned a B.S. and M.A. (Mathematics Major) from Austin Peay State University.

His Information Security certifications include:  Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security.

Cost:  $10.00 per Person

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The support given by SBA, NIST and the FBI’s Infra-Gard to this activity does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any cosponsor’s or participant’s opinions, products or service.  All SBA, NIST and FBI programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.  Co-sponsorship number is 11-7630-127. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.  Contact Richard Kissel at rkissel@nist.gov for assistance