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Published inApr 2024
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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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Advantages of adopting NIST RMF

In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, organizations face a constant barrage of threats and vulnerabilities. To effectively safeguard their networks, systems, and users, they require a strategic, structured approach that delivers a robust defense against a diverse array of risks. The NIST RMF stands as a powerful ally in this ongoing battle, offering a host of tangible advantages for organizations that seek to fortify their cybersecurity posture.

Structured approach to risk management

A fundamental advantage of the NIST RMF is the structured and systematic approach it takes to managing cybersecurity risks. It leads organizations through a well-defined sequence of steps, from the crucial initial categorization of information systems to continuous monitoring and reauthorization. By navigating this roadmap, organizations gain a comprehensive understanding of their security posture. They can meticulously identify, assess, and mitigate risks, fostering...

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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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