Jerry Cochran is a Principal Security Strategist with Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing group where he leads the Global Security Strategy Team and is focused on corporate strategic initiatives, critical infrastructure protection, and cyber security R&D projects. He works in these areas representing Microsoft internationally and with key U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Intelligence community. Jerry also represents Microsoft on various projects and committees with industry and government. Jerry currently represents Microsoft in IT Sector Coordinating Council activities where he has been a key contributor in the development of the IT Sector risk management approach. Jerry also is the Microsoft board member and Treasurer for the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC).

Jerry has spent over 26 years as a reservist with the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard where he holds the rank of Chief Master Sergeant (E9). Over his military career he has held various positions in electronics systems maintenance, computer systems operations and squadron leadership. For the last 10 years he has been assigned as the Chief Enlisted Advisor to the 262nd Network Warfare Squadron that is part of the U.S. 24th Air Force and the Air National Guard.

In his civilian career, Jerry has held various positions in his 22+ years in the information technology industry including software development and support, systems engineering, and IT consulting. Prior to rejoining Microsoft in 2002, Jerry was with Hewlett-Packard Corporation (formerly Compaq) for over 10 years - most recently with the HP Professional Services Technology Leadership Group. As a member of the and HP Technical Fellowship program and Senior Member of Technical Staff he provided IT infrastructure, security and server applications consulting for HP customers worldwide.

Jerry is a contributing editor, technical editor and author over 200 articles for printed and electronic magazine publication and two information technology-related books from Digital Press. He holds a B.S. in Engineering and Technology Management, an A.S. in Electronics Technology, and an A.S. in Information Systems Technology. Jerry has held numerous industry certifications over the course of his career and currently holds the Certified Information Systems.

NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE INFORMATION AGE

In the Information Age, economic security is national security. Modern economies thrive on secure and resilient information and communications technologies (ICT). The increasing reliance on ICT and a rapidly changing threat landscape is driving new national and global security strategies. Managing the risk associated with ICT reliance and interdependency is important for enterprises, nation states and the global community. New users, new devices and changing usage patterns are changing the way ICT security policy is developed. Securing the critical information infrastructure requires effective public private sector partnerships to collaboratively assess global changes in ICT usage, risk management, and resiliency. Evolving ICT security policy to meet the demands of the information society requires fresh thinking about threat disruption, deterrence, and community-based defense of vital services.