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BLUF: MG Smith’s intent is to host Chris Roberts, a cybersecurity professional, to speak to leaders within the Alabama National Guard, as well as other state and civilian agencies. This presentation will focus on the threats we face in the cyber world today. MG Smith extended an invitation to Mr. Roberts as discussed in the background section of this paper. The date, location and audience are to be determined. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to begin the staffing process to meet the TAG’s intent. With all of the potential audience members from different types of organizations (DoD, Civ, Interagency..etc), this will require staff coordination to ensure financial and legal issues are acceptable within regulation. Background: MG Smith and BG Jacobs attended the Cyber Shield 17 …show more content…

Roberts about the possibility of providing that same presentation to key leaders within the state. Mr. Roberts agreed to do so. MG Smith followed up with an email on 16 May 17: During the week of 23 May, MG Smith asked COL Grigsby if we had contacted Mr. Roberts and are working on setting up an opportunity for him to come to speak with us. COL Grigsby told him that a large part of his staff was out and would continue the staffing next week. MG Smith told COL Grigsby that he spoke with LTG (R) Ron Burgess (Former DIA now works for Auburn- and a friend of MG Smith) about the briefing and LTG (R) Burgess told him he would like to attend and potential help with providing lunch. MG Smith wants to invite State IT leaders such as DR Hale (CIO of Alabama) and some of the individual IT department leads also. He also mentioned inviting some of his contacts who work at Redstone Arsenal. COL Barrontine advised COL Grigsby to reach out to DR Hale and see if she could potentially sponsor the visit. COL Grigsby has not contacted anyone outside this organization. At this time, the DCSIM has not contacted anyone outside this

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