Cyber security and future workforce in defending information technology infrastructure

Major General Jan C. Norris
Deputy Chief Information Officer (IMA), The Office of the Chief Information Officer, United States Army Reserve

Hosted by Milos Manic, Ph.D., FIEEE, FCCI
November 4, 2022 11 a.m.–Noon (Eastern Time)
VCU College of Engineering West Hall, Room 106

In an era of increased reliance on cyberspace to conduct daily business and operations, security of our networks is paramount. The ever evolving and sophisticated cyber threat environment demands it. To remain secure, the Department of Defense and United States Army must integrate improved cyber security frameworks quickly and recruit a future workforce skilled in the art and science of defending our information technology infrastructure. Concepts like Zero Trust and Cloud based hosting environments are gaining momentum and being implemented across Corporate and Government agencies to aggressively pursue a better defense posture. Academia will be a critical enabler for the future of cybersecurity by offering education and producing talent.

Major General Norris is native of Richmond, Virginia and alumni of Virginia Commonwealth University. He earned degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, U.S. Army War College, and several others. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit (w/ 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (w/ Oak Leaf Cluster), the Meritorious Service Medal (w/ Silver Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Parachute badge. He has served 26 continuous years in active duty status as both an Active Component (AC), Active Guard Reserve (AGR), and Troop Program Unit (TPU) officer.