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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 documentation for compliance

In the realm of cybersecurity, particularly under frameworks such as the NIST RMF, developing documentation for compliance is not just a procedural necessity but a strategic asset.

Compliance documentation in cybersecurity refers to the comprehensive set of records, policies, procedures, and evidence that demonstrate an organization’s adherence to relevant cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements. This documentation is essential for audits, risk assessments, and maintaining operational continuity in the face of cybersecurity challenges.

This section aims to equip readers with the skills and knowledge to create effective compliance documentation that meets regulatory requirements. This process is crucial for demonstrating adherence to cybersecurity standards and for ensuring that the organization’s security practices are both defensible and transparent.

Identifying regulatory requirements

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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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