The Christopher Columbus Rule and DHS

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk from Black Hat USA 2012 that challenges perceptions about innovation and technology in government. Delve into the operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity initiatives, including the National Cybersecurity and Communication Integration Center (NCCIC), US-CERT, and ICS-CERT. Discover how DHS collaborates with global companies to share critical threat and vulnerability information. Learn about DHS's involvement in cutting-edge cybersecurity research, from DNSSEC implementation to open source technologies and cyber forensics tools. Gain insights into DHS-sponsored cybersecurity competitions and research and training opportunities. Listen as Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity Mark Weatherford discusses these topics and highlights the department's ongoing efforts to recruit talented individuals in the field of cybersecurity.