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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode, Max discusses the fundamental concepts of Control Inheritance and System Reciprocity, highlighting their differences, applications, and importance in the realms of cybersecurity and organizational governance. This topic ties in closely with his recent LinkedIn post about the need for a credit system for security work being done within different parts of the DoD. Topics CoveredControl Inheritance:Definition and significance in cybersecurity.Examples of control inheritance, such as identity management systems.Utilization of control catalogs, like NIST's 800-53, for formal control inheritance.System Reciprocity:Explanation of reciprocity agreements between organizations.Distinction between Authority to Connect (ATC) and Authority to Operate (ATO).Intersection of Inheritance and Reciprocity:Clarification of the relationship between control inheritance and reciprocity processes.Ensuring compliance with controls and agreements for establishing reciprocity.Common misconceptions and reasons for conflating inheritance with reciprocity.ResourcesControl Inheritance BlogRMF Process and Reciprocal Agreements DISA Connection Approval Process for Authority to ConnectDISN Connect Process GuideMax Aulakh Bio:Max is the Managing DIrector of Ignyte Assurance Platform and a Data Security and Compliance leader delivering DoD-tested security strategies and compliance that safeguard mission-critical IT operations. He has trained and excelled while working for the United States Air Force. He maintained and tested the InfoSec and ComSec functions of network hardware, software, and IT infrastructure for global unclassified and classified networks.Max Aulakh on LinkedInIgnyte Assurance Platform Website
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