ISSA Central Plains Chapter
November 5^th,  2021

Central Plains Chapter Meeting:

"DHS Cybersecurity Presentation", Geoff Jenista / Chuck Clanahan

Geoff Jenista serves as the Regional Cyber Security Advisor for Region VII (IA, KS, MO and NE) for the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Integrated Operations Division. Based in Kansas City, KS, he supports the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) mission of strengthening the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure.
His programs coordinate cyber preparedness, risk mitigation and incident response. He provides Cyber Security resource briefings, Cyber Security assessments, and Incident Response planning to the nation's sixteen critical infrastructure sectors and state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities.
Mr. Jenista holds an MBA and an MA in Information Technology Management from Webster University. He has a BS in Computer Information Systems from Park University and he holds the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

Chuck Clanahan serves as the Protective Security Advisor (PSA) for for the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Based in Topeka, KS, he supports the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) mission of strenghtening the security and resliience of the nation's critical infrastructure.
PSA Clanahan proactively engages with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government mission partners and members of the private sector stakeholder community to protect critical infrastructures. PSA Clanahan conducts vulnerability assessments, security planning, and supports large-scale special events and exercises.
Mr. Clanahan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Chaminade University. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau Investigation National Academy (FBINA) and he holds the ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.

Geoff will be presenting on Cybersecurity Risk Management

Cyber threats constantly evolve with increasing intensity and complexity. The ability to achieve mission objectives and deliver business functions is increasingly reliant on information systems and the Internet. Organizations will face a host of cyber threats, some with severe impacts that will require security measures that go beyond compliance. The DHS presentation provides key questions to guide leadership discussions about cybersecurity risk management for your agency/company, along with key cyber risk management concepts and available DHS resources.

Chuck will be presenting on Protective Security Advisor Program

Since its inception in 2004, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Protective Security Advisor (PSA) Program has been at the forefront of DHS efforts to protect critical infrastructure in the United States. PSA Chuck Clanahan (Kansas District) will discuss the key elements of the PSA program and resources; to include physical security assessments, exercises, training and information sharing.

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit international organization of information security professionals and practitioners.  It provides education forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. We hope the ISSA will provide a chance to interface with other IT professionals and further your awareness of security practices and technologies.

This meeting is open to the general public with no expectations of membership.

Date:        Friday, November 5th, 2021
Location: Zoom Video Conference

Time:       1:00 pm until 3:00 pm