Dorothy Denning on infosec and physical security

Abstract

Dorothy Denning is one of the world's leading information security experts. She has testified before US Congress on encryption policy and cyber-terrorism, and has served in leadership and advisory positions with US Government agencies and private sector companies. She has published 120 articles and four books, the most recent being Information Warfare and Security. She is currently a professor in the Department of Defense Analysis at the US Naval Postgraduate School in California. Earlier this year (ISC) 2 gave her the 2004 Harold F. Tipton Award in recognition of her outstanding information security career. Patricia Gilmore, (ISC) 2 's board vice president and awards committee chairman commented: “Dr. Denning is a pioneer in the science of cryptography and an expert in information warfare.” Brian Mckenna spoke to Dorothy Denning at the time of her award. You currently work at the US Naval Postgraduate School. Do you think there is a lot that civilian information security professionals can learn from the military?