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Published inApr 2024
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ISBN-139781835089842
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Thomas Marsland
Thomas Marsland
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Thomas Marsland

Thomas Marsland is a cybersecurity leader with a focus on designing systems and processes that embrace security at their foundations, while protecting scalability and minimizing technical debt. He enjoys working on problems in operations and technology, delivering value to organizations with a mission-focused mindset. A 22-year veteran of the United States Navy, his work history includes nuclear power, IT, cybersecurity, and executive leadership in the cybersecurity and technology fields, including for the US Navy and Cloud Range. In his spare time, he leads VetSec, a 501c3 with the mission to help veterans find cybersecurity careers. Originally from Port Ludlow, WA, Tom currently resides in Ravensdale, WA with his wife and children.
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This chapter on Cloud Security and the NIST RMF delved into the intricacies of securing cloud environments, guided by the principles of the NIST RMF. Through a comprehensive exploration of adapting RMF for cloud environments, ensuring compliance, and addressing common security challenges, readers have gained a robust understanding of how to effectively navigate the complex landscape of cloud security. Key lessons covered include the adaptation of RMF steps to cloud-specific considerations, strategies for maintaining compliance amidst evolving regulations, and solutions to tackle challenges such as data security, IAM, and DR.

The skills and insights acquired in this chapter are invaluable for organizations seeking to leverage cloud computing’s benefits while mitigating the associated risks. Understanding the shared responsibility model, implementing robust access controls, managing compliance in multi-cloud environments, and preparing for DR are crucial competencies...

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Unveiling the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Published in: Apr 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781835089842

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Thomas Marsland

Thomas Marsland is a cybersecurity leader with a focus on designing systems and processes that embrace security at their foundations, while protecting scalability and minimizing technical debt. He enjoys working on problems in operations and technology, delivering value to organizations with a mission-focused mindset. A 22-year veteran of the United States Navy, his work history includes nuclear power, IT, cybersecurity, and executive leadership in the cybersecurity and technology fields, including for the US Navy and Cloud Range. In his spare time, he leads VetSec, a 501c3 with the mission to help veterans find cybersecurity careers. Originally from Port Ludlow, WA, Tom currently resides in Ravensdale, WA with his wife and children.
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