R 141153Z SEP 12

ALCOAST 409/12
COMDTNOTE 5500
SUBJ: 2012 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY
OFFICER (ISSO) OF THE YEAR SELECTION
1. I am pleased to announce that Mr. Don Wilson, Pacific Area
(PACAREA) Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), has been
selected as the 2012 ISSO of the year for the U.S. Coast Guard. In
addition, Mr. Wilson has been entered into the DHS ISSO of the year
competition. The winner of the DHS ISSO of the year award will be
announced at a later date this year. Both awards will be presented at
the DHS award ceremony on 18 October 2012 from 1000-1200 at the U.S.
Coast Guard Telecommunication and Information Systems Command
(TISCOM).
2. This award recognizes the ISSO that has demonstrated loyalty,
outstanding performance, commitment, dedication and innovation in
implementing information technology (IT) security at their unit (or
area of responsibility), leading to a positive impact upon the CG and
the DHS Security and Information Assurance Program. The following
award criteria were considered in the selection process:
   A. Outstanding and sustained superior performance of assigned
duties.
   B. Implements information assurance policies with emphasis on
continuous monitoring.
    C. Proactively and enthusiastically mentors and educates users on
IT security awareness.
   D. Availability and responsiveness to users.
   E. Offers innovative ideas for implementing security.
   F. Ensures completion of awareness training for their user
population.
   G. Participates in ISSO training programs, provided feedback and
suggestions.
   H. Encourages automation of security practices and tools.
   I. Maintains visibility in the ISSO community (knowledge sharing,
briefings, training slides).
   J. Responsive to queries regarding the information systems
security program.
   K. Follows through to ensure security problems are addressed in a
timely manner.
   L. Ensures systems that are developed and maintained under the
ISSO purview are consistent with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
guidance.
3. It was extremely difficult for the award board to select only one
winner from the outstanding ISSOs who were nominated for the award.
4. I would also like to commend the following ISSOs for honorable
service in the field of security and information assurance for 2012:
   A. Mr. Jerry Beasley, ESU Juneau
   B. Mr. Max Chandler, ESU Portsmouth
   C. Mr. Wayne Clement, ESU New Orleans
   D. CWO Jared D. Heintz, COMDT (CG-26)
   E. Ms. Cindy Woodward, PACAREA (PAC-6)
5. Commandant (CG-651) POC is LCDR Donald. E. Shaffer at (202)
475-3578 or email: Donald.E.Shaffer(at)uscg.mil.
6. RADM R. E. Day, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control,
Communications, Computers and Information Technology, sends.
7. Internet Release Authorized.