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How does cyber conflict affect civilians? The threat and risks of cyber conflict are increasing, but it is unclear how principles of international humanitarian law apply. Cyber attacks can be precise in their effect, but many have caused unanticipated consequences, disrupting shipping companies, national healthcare systems or city services. With the advent of the internet of things, where many more devices and services will be vulnerable to cyber attack, civilian populations are more connected and digitally exposed than ever. Does increasing cyber conflict between states risk unanticipated humanitarian costs? Conversely, could cyber operations reduce the risk to civilian populations by giving states an alternative to traditional kinetic options? What kind of rules are possible to best reduce risk and guide state behavior? Join us for an interactive discussion of the humanitarian implications of cyber conflict.
Panelists will include: Colonel Gary Corn, Director and Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington College of Law; Shanthi Kalathil, Senior Director of the International Forum for Democratic Studies, National Endowment for Democracy
Moderator: James Andrew Lewis, Senior Vice President and Director, Technology Policy Program, CSIS
This event was made possible through the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
In this episode, Jim Lewis talks with Colonel Donald Bray, former Acting Cybersecurity Director of the U.S. Army and current Director of Cyber Operations at Raytheon. As the leader of Raytheon's cyber training efforts, Col. Bray works closely with the Department of Defense to train its cyber mission forces. Jim and Col. Bray discuss the training program and how it has improved DoD's cyber capabilities; how attitudes towards cyber among the military branches have changed over time; and how cyber recruitment, training, and operations are likely to evolve in the future.
Cyber & Tech Attorney Camille Stewart talks with host Beverly Kirk about how U.S. adversaries access sensitive national security technologies and intellectual property through bankruptcy proceedings. They also discuss what’s being done to better protect information when companies fail.
The development of 5G technologies is a focus of intense competition. This event will focus on how the United States can best work to develop a common approach to 5G security while remaining at the forefront of 5G innovation. Please join us for interactive discussions with senior leaders in industry and government.
Agenda
2:30 pm — Opening Remarks by Director Christopher Krebs, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2:40 pm — Industry Panel – “Security in 5G”
Panelists
Jason Boswell, Head of Security, Network Product Solutions, North America, Ericsson
John Godfrey, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Samsung
Susie Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Qualcomm
Peter Lord, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Oracle
3:25 pm — Conversation on the International Landscape of 5G with Ambassador Robert Strayer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State
3:55 pm — Industry Panel – “Innovation in 5G”
Moderator Panelists
Eric Wenger, Director, Cybersecurity and Privacy Policy, Cisco
Kevin Linehan, Vice President, Office of Chief Technology Officer, CommScope
Chris Boyer, Assistant Vice President, Global Public Policy, AT&T
Valerie J. Parker, Director, PE Network and Edge Compute Business and Technical Strategy, Intel
4:40 pm — Panel - "U.S. Government Approach to 5G Innovation and Security"
This event is made possible with support from Business Roundtable.
Telecom technology is changing again, and it's more than the move to 5G. How and when it changes will have a major effect on key issues like Huawei's efforts to dominate the telecom market, supply chain diversity, and how your phone, car or factory connects to the internet. New technologies will reshape the security debate and markets. Please join us for an interactive discussion of the policy and business implication of the future of 5G. Agenda
8:45 am - Registration
9:00 am - Introductions
James A. Lewis
Senior Vice President & Director, CSIS Technology Policy Program
9:05 am - Moderated Discussion
Chris Boyer
Assistant Vice President of Global Public Policy, AT&T
Travis Russell
Director of Cybersecurity, Oracle
Stein Lundby
Head of Corporate Technology Strategy, Qualcomm
Thierry Maupilé
Executive VP, Chief Strategy & Product Management
Moderated by James A. Lewis
10:00 am - Audience Q&A
10:30 am - End
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
Hacktivism – hacking for social change – has a rich history that started with a little-known group called the Cult of the Dead Cow. Jim Lewis talks with Joseph Menn, a renown cybersecurity reporter, to discuss his new book, Cult of the Dead Cow: How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World. They examine the legacy of some of the original cyber vigilantes, and new trends in the hacktivist community, from infiltrating spyware vendors to intelligence agencies.
Quantum computing has been an ethereal concept for years, but what is it really? China is investing heavily in its development, but is the United States really falling behind? Jim Lewis sits down with Michael Brett, CEO of QxBranch, to dispel some of the common myths about quantum computing. They discuss how the U.S. can harness quantum’s potential, and how to face current challenges to American innovation.
Host Jim Lewis interviews Keith Alexander, a retired four-star general who served as commander of the United States Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency in the Bush and Obama administrations. Listen in to hear how General Alexander helped establish and structure U.S. Cyber Command. General Alexander talks about NSA modernization, the different responsibilities that the Department of Defense, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security have to address cybersecurity threats; the current threats in cyberspace; and the merits of persistent engagement.
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