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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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Implementing continuous monitoring

Continuous monitoring is a critical component of a dynamic risk management strategy. It involves the ongoing observation, assessment, and analysis of security controls and risks to ensure that an organization’s information systems remain within acceptable risk levels. This section outlines the steps and considerations necessary for implementing an effective continuous monitoring program.

Understanding continuous monitoring

Continuous monitoring stands as a foundational pillar in the architecture of modern cybersecurity strategies. It is predicated on the understanding that the cyber threat landscape is not static; it evolves constantly, as do the technologies and practices designed to mitigate these threats. In this context, continuous monitoring offers a dynamic approach to security management, enabling organizations to keep pace with these changes by providing real-time insights into their security posture.

The purpose of continuous...

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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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