US Cyber Policy 101
Harley Geiger and US government representatives provide a foundational briefing on federal cyber policy priorities, agency roles, and public engagement paths.
Summary
Foundations of United States Cyber Policy
Navigating federal cybersecurity policy requires understanding the distinct roles, authorities, and jurisdictions of executive agencies, legislative bodies, and independent regulators.
Key Focus Areas and Strategic Directives
Policy leader Harley Geiger reviews major initiatives advancing through the executive branch and Congress, analyzing the rollout of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.
Agency Roles and Cross-Government Collaboration
Officials from key federal cyber agencies detail their respective missions, explaining how interagency partnerships coordinate defense, regulation, and incident response.
Mechanisms for Hacker Community Engagement
The panel outlines concrete pathways for security researchers, industry practitioners, and open-source developers to contribute technical feedback to ongoing policy rulemakings.
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