The Information Technology Industry Council, or ITI, has provided the Trump administration and newly confirmed White House National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross with several policy recommendations to strengthen U.S. cyber defenses.
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4 Strategic Priorities to Help ONCD Address Cybersecurity Needs
ITI said Tuesday it organized its recommendations in four sections to help the Office of the National Cyber Director, or ONCD, address cybersecurity needs: lead with strength and speak with one voice; cut red tape and secure the nation; leverage public-private collaboration as a strategic asset; and defend against real and emerging threats.
“ITI’s new recommendations provide a results-driven action plan that equips Director Cairncross, his team at the ONCD, other U.S. policymakers, and cybersecurity defenders with what they need to succeed: efficiency, appropriate resourcing, and the freedom to focus on countering threats rather than navigating conflicting regulations,” said John Miller, senior vice president of policy and general counsel at ITI.
“With over 80% of U.S. critical infrastructure in private hands, effective cyber policy depends on collaborating with industry early and often and building the trusted, operational partnerships needed to stay ahead of U.S. adversaries,” added Miller.
Lead With Strength, Speak With One Voice
ITI recommended that the administration empower ONCD to coordinate federal cyber policy, strengthen cyber resilience through appropriate budgets and adoption incentives, and assert American leadership in global cybersecurity policy.
Cut the Red Tape, Secure the Nation
To reduce red tape, the global tech trade association recommended that the federal government deploy artificial intelligence to secure U.S. digital frontlines, drive consistency in incident reporting and establish consolidated certification systems.
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