Countering Cyberattacks And Ransomware Will Require “Whole Of Nation” Response
Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and sophistication. Protecting individuals’ personal information and national security interests will require broad collaboration—across nations and across industries. These challenges were a key focus of Telecom Policy Research Conference webinar, US Cybersecurity Policy for Data Breach, Ransomware and Supply Chain: What’s Working, What Isn’t and How to Fix It. The event was keynoted by Carole House, Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation at the National Security Council, and Brendan Carr, Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission. “The stakes for securing [the United States’ critical technology] networks could not be higher, and the Biden Administration recognizes that,” said Ms. House.