Episode 200: Alan Paller's Vision and Our Next Chapter

In episode 200 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson, Tony Sager, and Ed Skoudis sit down with Frank Reeder, Co-Founder and Founding Chair of the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they reflect on how Alan Paller's vision continues to drive CIS forward. In the spirit of that vision, this milestone episode also marks a new chapter for the podcast: Ed Skoudis joins as co-host of Cybersecurity Where You Are.

Here are some highlights from our episode:

• 01:09. The two complementary missions of CIS
• 02:55. Three defining moments that have shaped CIS into the organization it is today
• 08:10. The story of naming CIS
• 10:31. How CIS and SANS advance Alan Paller's vision of bringing people together
• 13:50. Personal anecdotes of Alan Paller as a connector of people
• 15:45. "What would Alan do?" A question that continues to guide CIS and SANS
• 22:00. How CIS security best practices are emblematic of helping others
• 27:12. CIS's "secret sauce" as a trusted, neutral platform for cybersecurity collaboration
• 29:53. How CIS can continue to embody Alan Paller's philosophy into the future
• 37:47. A special announcement: Ed Skoudis as a new co-host on the podcast

Resources

• CIS Benchmarks® List
• CIS Critical Security Controls®
• Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center®
• Episode 114: 3 Board Chairs Reflect on 25 Years of Community
• Alan Paller Laureate Program
• SANS Difference Makers Awards

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