Kemba Walden Discusses the National Cybersecurity Strategy and Workforce Efforts

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Join Kemba Walden as she discusses the National Cybersecurity Strategy's five pillars, education, workforce development, and AI's role in addressing global cybersecurity challenges.

Key takeaways
  • The National Cybersecurity Strategy is a comprehensive plan to address cybersecurity threats, focusing on regions, sectors, and activities.
  • The strategy has five pillars: 1) Resilience, 2) Innovation, 3) Defense, 4) Economic Security, and 5) International Cooperation.
  • Education and workforce development are crucial to the strategy, aiming to create a skilled and diverse cybersecurity workforce.
  • AI is seen as a crucial technology to enhance cybersecurity, but must be designed with security in mind.
  • Open source technology is being leveraged to promote collaboration and accelerate innovation.
  • The government is relying on international partners to coordinate efforts and address global cybersecurity challenges.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of cybersecurity measures, but more needs to be done to address the growing threat landscape.
  • There is a need for harmonization across government agencies to ensure a unified approach to cybersecurity.
  • The strategy includes a focus on workforce development, including reskilling and upskilling, to ensure that the cybersecurity workforce is equipped to address evolving threats.
  • AI and machine learning are seen as essential tools in the fight against terrorism and espionage.
  • The government is committed to ensuring that technology is designed with security in mind, promoting a culture of security.
  • The strategy includes a focus on economic security, recognizing that cybersecurity is critical to economic prosperity.