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Cybersecurity is a Shared Responsibility

  • Oct 31, 2018
  • 1 min read

Check out this great post by Peder Jungck on the value of ISACs. Jungck is president of the IT-ISAC and the vice president / general manager of intelligence solutions at BAE Systems, Inc.

Here are some key excerpts:

Although the U.S. government has a stake in the security of these critical infrastructures, most are owned or operated by private industry. This dichotomy—how to secure nationally critical assets and functions that are owned by the private sector—has been a key policy challenge for more than two decades.

The ISAC model, which has grown and matured over the past 20 years, has been an instrumental part of advancing cybersecurity not just within the U.S., but around the world.

The ISACs provide a force-multiplying effect that enables companies to do more collectively than they are able to individually.

The ability to have a single point of outreach to each critical infrastructure community is an important tool for national cyber incident response.

As we wrap up National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I urge all organizations to reassess their cyber responsibilities and consider if they could benefit by being a member of the ISAC community as cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.

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5 Comments


Kuurt
Aug 08

This is a powerful reminder that cybersecurity is truly a shared responsibility, especially when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure. The ISAC model's ability to amplify collective defense is invaluable for both public and private sectors. For those looking to strengthen their own security posture at home, it might be helpful to check out Honeywell phone number for information on their security systems and solutions. Taking proactive steps to secure our environments is a responsibility we all share.

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Nicka Marzzz
Nicka Marzzz
Jul 29

Securing enterprise infrastructure means looking beyond broad threat intelligence and static supply chain inventories. The real question is which components are actually running, reachable, and exposed. Runtime software composition analysis helps answer that by observing third-party libraries as they execute.

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sully min
sully min
Jul 13

The ISAC model shows how valuable collaboration and trusted information sharing can be in cybersecurity. Organizations can often identify threats and respond more effectively by working together rather than operating in isolation. It reminds me of SoFlo Wheelie Life, where learning from repeated experiences and adjusting your approach can steadily improve performance.

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Janay j . Flora
Janay j . Flora
Jul 06

This is so true, cybersecurity isn't just IT's job; it's everyone's responsibility. As a PhD student balancing research and my part-time role at Last-Minute Assignments, I've learned that protection comes from collective awareness. My college years were full of blind spots; I'd ignore warnings, thinking I was invisible, until a close call made me pay attention. That struggle taught me that help with PhD thesis isn't just about writing, it's about safeguarding ideas, data, and trust. Whether it's a password or a research paper, security starts with small, daily choices. Thanks for reminding us that we're all in this together, one click at a time.

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Jul 18, 2025

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