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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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Developing an IRP

In today’s digital age, where cyber threats loom large and data breaches can have significant financial, operational, and reputational impacts, having a robust IRP is not just advisable; it’s imperative. This plan is your organization’s blueprint for responding effectively to cyber incidents, ensuring that you can quickly contain threats, minimize damage, and recover operations with minimal disruption. An effective IRP not only helps in managing the immediate challenges posed by a security incident but also in mitigating potential long-term consequences.

The purpose of an IRP

The primary goal of an IRP is to provide a structured and systematic approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyber attack. The plan outlines the processes and procedures your organization should follow to effectively respond to and recover from security incidents. It aims to ensure clarity of action, minimize information loss and infrastructure...

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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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