Launch of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

The transcript covers the launch of the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence, highlighting the importance of partnerships between government, industry, and academia. Key speakers, including Senator Barbara Mikulski and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, emphasize Maryland's role as a cybersecurity hub. The center aims to foster innovation and collaboration to address cybersecurity challenges. The event concludes with a Q&A session addressing the center's objectives and operations.

What is the primary focus of the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence?

• To provide cybersecurity training

• To foster collaboration between industry, academia, and government

• To regulate cybersecurity practices

• To develop new encryption standards

What was the first open public standard for high-quality encryption created by NIST?

• Data Encryption Standard (DES)

• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

• RSA Encryption

• Triple DES

What is the unique role of the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence?

• To act as a regulatory body for cybersecurity

• To serve as a partner with industry for robust cybersecurity approaches

• To provide cybersecurity certifications

• To develop military cybersecurity strategies

Who played a key role in the establishment of the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence?

• Governor O'Malley

• Senator Barbara Mikulski

• Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown

• Executive Isaiah Leggett

What is the significance of Maryland in the context of cybersecurity?

• It is the epicenter of cybersecurity development

• It is the primary location for cybersecurity training

• It is the location of the first cybersecurity university

• It is the headquarters of the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence

What was one of the recommendations of the Cyber Maryland report?

• Creation of the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence

• Formation of a new cybersecurity regulatory body

• Establishment of a cybersecurity certification program

• Development of a national cybersecurity curriculum

What is the main goal of the Cyber Maryland initiative?

• To create a cybersecurity certification program

• To position Maryland as the cyber epicenter of the country

• To regulate cybersecurity practices nationwide

• To develop new encryption technologies

How does the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence plan to support the private sector?

• By creating a collaborative environment for tech development

• By regulating cybersecurity standards

• By offering free cybersecurity training

• By providing direct funding to companies

What is the role of NIST in the context of the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence?

• To offer cybersecurity certifications

• To serve as a partner with industry for tech development

• To provide funding for cybersecurity research

• To act as a regulatory body

What is the expected outcome of the collaboration at the National Cyber Security Center of Excellence?

• Creation of new cybersecurity products and jobs

• Certification of cybersecurity professionals

• Development of new cybersecurity regulations

• Establishment of a national cybersecurity curriculum