where practitioners from local police forces to
National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Guard Army brigades hone skills and
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Educa-
practice teamwork. Now cyber warriors, de-
tion (NICE). The NICE framework organizes
fenders and investigators can take advantage
and presents the skills and work requirements
of the same type of live, realistic training in
that America’s cybersecurity workforce needs
Alphaville that has proven successful in combat
to support the National Preparedness Goals of
scenarios.
detecting, mitigating and defeating malicious
Since the Secure Sandbox is isolated and not
connected to the Internet or other production networks, it is ideal for testing against
live security threats, such as malware, viruses,
rootkits and more, helping identify software
vulnerabilities and capabilities.
actors and cyber-based threats. The framework
engages all levels of the workforce, presenting
As an organization committed to the service of its members, OSHEAN regularly hosts
workshops and other events designed to augment the continuing education of our members
and work collaboratively with them to build new services that they feel have value.
essential concepts, techniques and practices
based on an individual’s function within the
The OSHEAN team knows issues like cyberse-
ing Groups to participate in including the Cloud
organization.
curity are critical to our members, which is why
Advisory Council and iBoss Group. As technol-
we have introduced the Shore Patrol Working
ogy continues to evolve even more rapidly,
Group – a group specifically focused on pro-
participating in OSHEAN events and Working
tecting vital infrastructure and information
Groups can give you and your team a competi-
from cyber threats.
tive advantage when it comes to understanding
Michigan is home to 93 colleges and universities including five medical schools and five law
schools. Imagine the potential disruption that
Since the Secure Sandbox is isolated
OSHEAN’s Working Groups —
A Great Opportunity to Collaborate
malicious cyberattacks could wreak among
how to best utilize new technology and ensure
these institutions or any of the other progres-
Shore Patrol is just one of several Working
sive research organizations working within the
Groups OSHEAN facilitates and is uniquely
state. Merit Network’s forward-thinking pro-
focused on security, with members of the group
it is ideal for testing against live
grams help these important community assets
sharing a passion for protecting vital infra-
“At OSHEAN, it’s imperative that we offer our
security threats, such as malware,
protect and advance their work while providing
structure and information from cyber threats.
members the resources and information they
viruses, rootkits and more, helping
identify software vulnerabilities and
the training resources necessary to cultivate a
Among its ongoing initiatives is an effort to pro-
need to not only do their jobs but to augment
culture of cybersecurity awareness.
vide a “Security as a Service” offering that will
their abilities to drive strategic IT initiatives
eventually be made available to all OSHEAN
throughout their organizations,” said Dave
members.
Marble, president and CEO of OSHEAN. “Our
and not connected to the Internet
or other production networks,
capabilities.
Working Groups are designed to encourage
Training Tomorrow’s Workforce in
an ongoing commitment to bringing new ideas
Cybersecurity Best Practices
forward with members expected to attend four
Merit also offers the Michigan Cyber Range – a
platform for providing students and IT professionals with a solid foundation in a number of
cybersecurity disciplines. Students gain technical knowledge and experience through challenging hands-on exercises and l abs.
The Michigan Cyber Range features a cybersecurity education experience based upon the
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quarterly meetings annually and to be an active
participant in the ongoing sessions. This would
include involvement in a variety of OSHEAN-
your organization is prepared for IT challenges
and risks on the horizon.
Working Groups provide top-flight educational
resources for our members while also facilitating connections between organizations that
can lead to collaborative partnership opportunities down the road. It’s truly a win-win opportunity for members to get involved.”
led task forces designed to implement project-
For more information on how you can partici-
oriented efforts with specific targets.
pate in an OSHEAN Working Group, contact
Over the coming months, OSHEAN will continue to ramp up activity among its various
Working Groups. Even if cybersecurity isn’t a
OSHEAN’s communications administrator
Nimota Garcia today! For more information on
recent Working Group meetings, click here.
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