A successful information sharing environment (ISE) requires active communities of interest (COI) to implement information sharing best practices. In the threat and risk arena, this involves a COI that brings together the mission focus for integrated threat along with risk management and situational awareness, and also combines standards, technologies, and capabilities.

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to an accomplished group of Information Technology professionals at the 5th MIT Chief Data Officer Forum. This event, organized by the Sloane School of Management, allowed practitioners to discuss emerging and challenging topics across the public and private sectors.