Explore the critical cybersecurity challenges and policy issues facing the global community in this comprehensive recording of Day 1 of the 2020 Aspen Cyber Summit. Delve into discussions led by top leaders from business, government, academia, and public interest as they address pressing threats and policy questions in cybersecurity and technology. Gain insights into the Aspen Cybersecurity Group's national cybersecurity agenda for the next term, covering five key policy areas aimed at building a more resilient digital society. Examine topics such as election security, the role of social media platforms, ransomware threats, and the polarization of USCIS. Learn from expert perspectives on maintaining nonpartisanship, protecting election infrastructure, and balancing free speech with platform regulation. Benefit from this unique opportunity to hear diverse global voices reflect on an unprecedented year and look towards future challenges in the cybersecurity landscape.
Aspen Cyber Summit 2020 - Day 1: Cybersecurity Challenges and Policy Directions
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Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Opening remarks
Matt Travis
The polarization of USCIS
Stability at USCIS
Stay nonpartisan
Threats and vulnerabilities
Election security
Role of social media platforms
Regulation of social media platforms
Letting speech prevail
Soft threats vs hard threats
Protecting the election infrastructure
George Costanza
Calvin Westbrook
Nick Schifrin
Can state and local election officials keep up with security
The Big Four
Conclusion
Thank you
Betsy Cooper
How bad is ransomware today
Threat Actors Shifting to Ransomware
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
