Plenary Session 2: Fireside Chat

The 2020 Cyberspace Solarium Commission Report published 82 recommendations to improve the federal government’s readiness for major cyber attacks. One year on, over 40% of those recommendations have been implemented or are on track to implementation, including the creation of the office of National Cyber Director. As a Commissioner, the first NCD helped to draft the recommendation. How is implementation going? With so may other cybersecurity leaders at the federal level, what is the vision for this role?

Human Trafficking is a $150 billion annual stain on modern society and an issue that affects all nations and communities. Governments alone cannot address the issue and increasingly rely on partnerships with civil society to scale training and solution efforts. How can we all contribute to ending modern-day slavery?

Our nation is experiencing a measurable rise in domestic violent extremism fueled by diverse collection of racially, religiously, or issue-oriented ideologies. The problem persists on both ends of the political spectrum with investigations ongoing into both left and right-wing actors and organizations. In a July report, DHS’ own IG recommended improvements to the department’s ability to collect and consolidate information; yet even access to complete federal intelligence and information would only paint part of the picture. How can the private sector and local and federal governments better collaborate across the homeland security enterprise to share information while not infringing on Constitutionally protected rights? What information can and should be shared about impending threats? After more than 20 years of our current understanding, what is the new face of terrorism?