New CPPM Says Cyber Threat Is Increasing

Cyber security at the Lab has a new, but familiar face. Dwayne Ramsey has been named the new Computer Protection Program Manager (CPPM). Dwayne will continue to serve as the DOE and UC liaison for Computing Sciences, which he has done for the last four years.

Dwayne sees balancing the Lab’s scientific mission with the need to protect the Lab’s information and assets as the main goal of his new position.

“The threat of cyber attacks is growing in scale and in mode of operation,” said Dwayne, who had been acting CPPM over the last few months. “The threat is becoming more automated, so our protective and assurance measures must also be more automated.”

As the DOE and UC liaison, Dwayne has worked extensively with IT capital planning and investment, as well as cyber security assurance documentation. Earlier this summer Dwayne was honored with the 2004 Charlene Douglass Memorial Award, which recognizes people who have "significantly contributed to information security activities within the DOE complex." Dwayne was nominated for his efforts to significantly strengthen cyber security throughout the DOE national laboratory community by fostering a sense of cooperation and collaboration.

Dwayne recently collaborated with ITSD’s Dennis Hall and researchers at Carnegie Mellon University on an article titled “An Ounce of Prevention Vs. a Pound of Cure: How Can We Measure the Value of IT Security Solutions?” which will be published later this year in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ IT Professional magazine.

“Dwayne brings a high level of quality work from his previous policy making experience to this additional role,” said Sandy Merola, ITSD division director.