DODIG Claude M. "Mick" Kicklighter Named Director of CIP Program
Claude M. "Mick" Kicklighter, who has served for the past year as Inspector General of the Department of Defense, will become the new Director of the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Program at George Mason University School of Law beginning on July 14.
"We are delighted to welcome one of the nation's most illustrious public servants to George Mason," said Dan Polsby, Dean of the Law School. "Mick Kicklighter has the ideal combination of expertise, energy and people skills for this assignment. We look forward to his arrival with great excitement."
A retired Army lieutenant general, Kicklighter has served in a number of senior positions in the Departments of Defense, State and Veterans Affairs.. Prior to being Inspector General, he was Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. In 2005, he was chosen to lead the efforts of the Departments of State and Defense in developing the Iraq/Afghanistan Joint Transition Planning Group. In 2004, he was designated as Special Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of State for Stabilization and Security Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He previously served as Director of the Department of Defense's Iraq Transition Team, which planned the establishment of the new U.S. Mission to Iraq. He served also as Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Policy and Planning, the Secretary's senior advisor on planning, policy research and analysis, among other issues.
As an army officer, Kicklighter commanded units at every organizational level, from platoon to division, including a stint as Commander, U.S. Army Pacific, 25th Infantry Division (Light) and the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command. In addition to numerous awards for his military service, he is a recipient of the Presidential Citizen Medal, the Eisenhower Liberation Medal, the Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service and a two-time recipient of the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
Mick Kicklighter is a graduate of Mercer University and holds a masters degree from George Washington University. He is also a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He was identified after a national search assisted by Leonard Pfeiffer & Company, a Washington, D.C. based executive search firm.
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Program is a part of George Mason University School of Law. The CIP Program specializes in basic and applied interdisciplinary research in critical infrastructure protection, homeland security and national security issues. The Program also produces a monthly topical publication, The CIP Report, that is read widely among public and private decision-makers interested in security issues.
June 2008
Issue 6.11 | The CIP Report: June 2008
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Program at George Mason University's School of Law is pleased to publish this edition focused on International CIP:
The following is the table of contents from the current issue:
Israeli CIIP Policy ...............................2 Australian Resilience Planning ...............................4 New Swedish Agency ...............................5 Estonian Cyber Defense ...............................7 UK Criticality Scale ...............................8 European Union CIP ...............................9 CFIUS ...............................11 Legal Insights ...............................12 Press Release ...............................16 Insight into July Issue .........................................................17
Statement of the Honorable Frank R. Wolf (R-10th) on House Resolution 1263, Privileged Resolution on Cyber Attacks against House Computer Systems, References the CIP Program
The CIP Program at George Mason and James Madison Universities was cited in a press release issued by Congressman Frank Wolf (R-10th) in which he announced his intention to introduce a privileged resolution on the House floor calling for increased protection of congressional computer and information systems.
Wolf revealed in his press release that four computers in his personal office, as well as those of several other House members and of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, were compromised by outside sources believed to have probed the computers to evaluate the systems' defenses and to view and copy sensitive information. Wolf believes there is a strong likelihood that these cyber attacks issued from within the People's Republic of China.
"Computer systems control all critical infrastructures, and nearly all of these systems are linked together through the Internet. This means that nearly all infrastructures in the United States are vulnerable to being attacked, hijacked or destroyed by cyber means," Wolf stated.
Wolf Reveals House Computers Compromised by Outside Sources, Press Release from the Office of Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th), June 11, 2008.
Excerpt: "Not long ago, few people within the U.S. government or in universities were systematically studying how a massive failure of our infrastructure could seriously disrupt our economy and way of life.
"Few understood that we could be vulnerable to damaging attacks launched from overseas using only computers via cyberspace.
"The Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Program at George Mason University and James Madison University, which is now six years old, was formed in response to this gap in our knowledge about cyber threats.
"At my request, the CIP Program began producing a monthly topical publication on homeland security issues that is required reading in the Pentagon, Homeland Security, DOE and state and local homeland security agencies.
"Despite everything we read in the press, our intelligence, law enforcement, national security and diplomatic corps remain hesitant to speak out about this problem. Perhaps they are afraid that talking about this problem will reveal our vulnerability. In fact, I have been urged not to speak out about this threat.
"But our adversaries already know we are vulnerable. Pretending that we are not vulnerable is a mistake.
"As a nation, we must decide when we are going to start considering this type of activity a threat to our national security, a threat that we must confront and from which we must protect ourselves."
CIP Program Participates in Worldwide Business Research’s Utilities Field Service 2008, the Definitive Operations Strategy and Asset Management Event, in New Orleans, LA
Joseph M. Maltby, a law intern for two years with the CIP Program and most recently a graduate of GMU’s School of Law (Class of May 2008), recently made his professional debut before a meeting of energy utility executives at a conference in New Orleans on the topic of cyber security in the electric power sector. Joe will continue with us as he prepares to pass the Virginia Bar. His presentation is Cyber Security - Can Utilities Afford Not To Take Notice?, and he will offer his reflections on the conference and reactions to his cyber presentation in a forthcoming article in the CIP Report.
CIP Program to Co-Host Supply Chain Security, Resilience & Sustainability One Day Conference
The CIP Program to co-host an event on Supply Chain Security, Resilience & Sustainability on Friday, October 17, 2008. This one day conference will be held on the George Mason University Arlington, Virginia Campus.
For information on the event, including a "Save the Date" announcement that features the names of all event sponsors, please visit http://cipp.gmu.edu/research/SupplyChainConference.php. This webpage will be updated regularly as additional information becomes available. An event invitation will also be released in the near-term
May 2008
Issue 6.10 | The CIP Report: May 2008
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Program at George Mason University's School of Law is pleased to publish this edition focused on Dams Sector:
The following is the table of contents from the current issue:
Overview of Dams Sector ...............................2 Sector-Specific Agency ...............................4 Sector Coordinating Council ...............................6 ASDSO ...............................8 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation ...............................10 Legal Insights ...............................12 18th Sector Annoucement ...............................22
An article authored by one of the CIP Program’s researchers was recently published in ECN, a European Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) newsletter coordinated with the European Commission with support from the IRRIIS Project – Integrated Risk Reduction of Information-based Infrastructure Systems.“A Look at Approaches to Risk in the United States” by Liz Jackson, Senior Associate, Special Projects, offers information on the differences between risk assessment and risk management, lending to improved understanding of these two commonly used phrases among stakeholders, as well as a brief overview of the U.S. focus on risk-informed decision-making.The article also provides a summary of the recently published monograph on risk, Critical Infrastructure Protection: Elements of Risk.
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Program at George Mason University's School of Law is pleased to publish this edition focused on Environmental Impacts:
The following is the table of contents from the current issue:
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Program at George Mason University's School of Law co-hosted the Security Analysis and Risk Management Association (SARMA)’s 2nd National Conference on Secur
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Program at GeorgeMasonUniversity's School of Law is co-hosting the Security Analysis and Risk Management Association (SARMA)’s2nd National Conference on Security Analysis and Risk Management, taking place from May 13-15, 2008. A Call for Speakers and Conference Invitation have been sent to those on our email distribution list.
Conference Summary:
This unique conference on security analysis and risk management is the only national event that brings together leaders, experts and practitioners in security analysis and risk management to share current developments and evolving best practices in the protection of the nation, its people, critical infrastructures, information and operations from terrorism and other man-made and natural hazards. Highlights include:
National policy-makers addressing the future of security risk analysis policy
Experts on analysis of terrorist, counterintelligence, criminal and other threats
Well-known practitioners from DHS, DoD, TSA, USCG and other civil agencies
Recent advances and research in security risk management techniques
Recent contributions to the professional body of knowledge in security analysis
Practitioners discussing common issues and real-world solutions to today's needs
This year's conference builds on last year's successful conference by adding an additional day with more expert speakers representing a broader array of organizations, applications and interests.
RVSPs are requested by May 2, 2008.Register before April 1 to take advantage of an early registration discount.
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Program at George Mason University's School of Law is pleased to publish this edition focused on Agriculture and Food Sector:
The following is the table of contents from the current issue:
Sector Overview ...............................2 SSA Overview ...............................4 Tabletop Exercises ...............................5 FDA Food Protection Plan ...............................6 NCFPD ...............................7 FAZD Center ...............................9 FBI's Safe-Guarding Role ...............................11 InfraGard ...............................13 Legal Insights ...............................15
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