| | SEPTEMBER 20188CIOReviewThe American criminal justice system is most effective when citizens work in partnership with law enforcement organizations, reporting crimes and suspicious activity in a timely manner. When a burglar crashes through a window and robs a home, most victims report the incident to the local police, who gather the evidence necessary to catch the thief. As members of a community, we report a crime because we understand the central role active communication with law enforcement plays in maintaining a safe environment for our neighborhoods, schools, and businesses. These observations provide law enforcement organizations with the insights they need to identify and eliminate potential threats and prevent future criminal activity.While many victims don't hesitate to report criminal activity, victims of data breaches or similar cyber-attacks are far less likely to share these incidents with law enforcement. Most people place the blame for data breaches or other high profile cyber-attacks squarely on the shoulders of the affected organizations without considering the actions of the criminal who launched the attack. Responsible organizations go to great lengths to protect their networks, yet cyber threats are ever evolving in sophistication and prowess. Cybercriminals can victimize even the most hardened IT environments. As members of the cyber community, it's critical that we understand the inherent cyber risks companies face in the digital age and resist the urge to shame companies that fall victim to cyber theft. As one of the few federal information security officers with a background in law enforcement, By Gregory Crabb, CISO, VP, United States Postal ServiceSEARCH & DESTROY:THE IMPORTANCE OF CYBER THREAT SHARING IN DEFEATING CYBERCRIMEGregory Crabb
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