BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20231221T005339Z UID:9CECBBBA-3062-47C7-8BC9-3C58B997CADC DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T200000 DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n\nNIST Special Publication 800-207 provides guidance on the concept and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in cyb ersecurity. It emphasizes the shift from traditional network security mode ls to a model where trust is never assumed\, regardless of location. The d ocument outlines principles such as continuous verification\, strict acces s controls\, and risk-based decision-making. NIST 800-207 advocates for th e continuous monitoring of systems and user activities\, enabling the prom pt identification of anomalies and potential security threats. The framewo rk stresses the importance of identity management\, ensuring that entities are authenticated and authorized based on their roles and attributes. Ris k-based controls are integrated into the architecture\, aligning security measures with identified risks to maintain a balanced and adaptive securit y posture. The publication recognizes the dynamic nature of modern IT envi ronments\, urging organizations to implement Zero Trust principles as a pr oactive and evolving approach to cybersecurity.\n\nSpeaker's Bio:\n\nMr. J ohn Hightower has over three decades of experience in the realm of Informa tion Technology\, specializing in cybersecurity for more than a decade. Ar med with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and an MBA. Mr. Hightower brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise\, with a decade-long tenure at the Department of Defense and another substantial stint at the large stat e government level. He possess a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and governance. Currently serving as a Cyber Security Governan ce\, Risk\, and Compliance (GRC) architect\, Mr. Hightower is at the foref ront of shaping and securing digital landscapes.\n\nSpeaker(s): John Hight ower\, \n\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390271 LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390271 ORGANIZER:Simmonsshane24@gmail.com SEQUENCE:28 SUMMARY:DeVry Online IEEE\, AWS Zero Trust Architecture –NIST 800-207 URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390271 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><strong><u>Abstract:&nbsp\;</u></strong></ p>\n<p>NIST Special Publication 800-207 provides guidance on the concept a nd implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in cybersecurity. It em phasizes the shift from traditional network security models to a model whe re trust is never assumed\, regardless of location. The document outlines principles such as continuous verification\, strict access controls\, and risk-based decision-making. NIST 800-207 advocates for the continuous moni toring of systems and user activities\, enabling the prompt identification of anomalies and potential security threats. The framework stresses the i mportance of identity management\, ensuring that entities are authenticate d and authorized based on their roles and attributes. Risk-based controls are integrated into the architecture\, aligning security measures with ide ntified risks to maintain a balanced and adaptive security posture. The pu blication recognizes the dynamic nature of modern IT environments\, urging organizations to implement Zero Trust principles as a proactive and evolv ing approach to cybersecurity.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong><u>Speaker' s Bio:</u></strong></p>\n<p>Mr. John Hightower has over three decades of e xperience in the realm of Information Technology\, specializing in cyberse curity for more than a decade. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and an MBA. Mr. Hightower brings a wealth of knowledge and experti se\, with a decade-long tenure at the Department of Defense and another su bstantial stint at the large state government level. He possess a unique p erspective on the intersection of technology and governance. Currently ser ving as a Cyber Security Governance\, Risk\, and Compliance (GRC) architec t\, Mr. Hightower is at the forefront of shaping and securing digital land scapes.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR