CYBERSECURITY

Today’s cyber ecosystem is a highly complex universe consisting of a global set of stakeholders. Only through cooperation and coordinated efforts can effective information sharing and cyber threat mitigations be successfully attained.

Telecommunications carriers play a central – but not exclusive – role in this diverse ecosystem, where the actions of independent entities directly impact other stakeholders in the cyber world.

To help promote greater cyber awareness and outreach, USTelecom has partnered with the DHS National Cyber Security Division to develop this cyber security reference page. Here you will find links to federal government Web sites that describe the latest cyber threats and Best Practices for all categories of communications providers.

Pubic Private Partnerships

The National Cyber Security Alliance is a public-private partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Trade Commission, and many private-sector corporations and organizations. NCSA offers resources for cyber security awareness and education for home user, small business, and education audiences.

• Cyber Security 101
• Preparing Your Company's Cyber Security

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

• Latest Alerts and Incident Reporting (US-CERT) U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team
• Cyber Operations Center - Digital Dashboard (Multi-State-ISAC)
• National Vulnerability Database (NVD) Search the U.S. government vulnerability database for information about vulnerabilities on your systems. This repository is a product of the NIST Computer Security Division and is sponsored by DHS.
• IT-ISAC Information Technology- Information Sharing and Analysis Center
• ISAC Council (access 14 ISACs: Communications, Electricity, IT, Financial Services, and more.)

BEST PRACTICES

• NIST Federal Agency Security Practices and Checklists and here
• FIRST Best Practice Guide Library Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
• Center for Internet Security (CIS)
• CSRIC/NRIC Best Practice Database 

FILINGS & ADVOCACY

• GN09-47, 51, 137: Ex Parte on Cybersecurity with Goldthorp, Collins GN09-47, 51, 137: Ex Parte on Cybersecurity with Goldthorp, Collins
• USTelecom Statement on White House Cybersecurity Review The White House released the findings of its 60-day review of the nation’s cybersecurity efforts. The report emphasizes the need for public-private collaboration to secure the country against these growing threats. President Obama also announced that he will be naming a cybersecurity czar within the Executive Office of the President.
• USTelecom Statement on Rockefeller-Snowe Cybersecurity Draft Legislation Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., and Ranking Member Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, released an updated draft of legislation yesterday that would strengthen the nation’s ability to respond effectively to cyber crime, espionage and attacks on online networks.

RESOURCES

• Crossroads Express In-Depth: McCormick, CEOs Meet with Pres. Obama on National Security Article Crossroads Express In Depth McCormick, CEOs Meet with Pres. Obama on National Security President Announces Creation of Cybersecurity Czar NSTAC Hears from Top Officials NSTAC Principals Approve Two Reports USTelecom Engaging on Many Fronts USTelecom President and * Members Only
• Smart Grid Policy and Business Opportunities for Broadband Providers This webinar series provides a valuable overview of current Smart Grid activities and how they affect various stakeholders particularly providers of communications products and services.
• Computer Crime Research Center
• CERT Coordination Center
• E Security Planet
• ITU-IMPACT (The International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) works with governments, academia, industry leaders and cybersecurity experts to enhance the global community's capacity to prevent, defend against and respond to cyber threats.
• ITU Activities Related to Cybersecurity