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Global Industry Partnerships Critical To Thwarting Future Cyber Threats

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, March 23rd, 2018

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Global partnerships led by U.S. and overseas private sector partners will be critical to addressing cyber threats aimed at exploiting known vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure networks, according to U.S. and international government officials speaking at a cyber conference on March 21.Leadership from the Department of Homeland Security, State Department and international cyber organizations urged industry attendees at the Billington International Cybersecurity Summit to assist in information sharing and capability development initiatives to thwart future cyber attacks.“Due to the interconnected nature…

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