Stepping Into the Fray: The Role of Independent Agencies in Cybersecurity

The Center for Strategic & International Studies invites you to join us for a discussion on the role of independent regulatory agencies in improving cybersecurity.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014
12:00pm – 2:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room
CSIS, 1616 Rhode Island Ave NW

Keynote:
Julie Brill
Commissioner
Federal Trade Commission

Panelists:
Valerie Abend
Senior Critical Infrastructure Officer
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Department of the Treasury
 
Jacob Olcott
Principal
Good Harbor
 
Joseph H. McClelland
Director, Office of Energy Infrastructure Security
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
 
 David Simpson Rear Admiral (Ret.) USN
Chief, Bureau of Public Safety and Homeland Security
Federal Communications Commission
 

In May 2014, the White House determined that “existing regulations, when complemented with strong voluntary partnerships, are capable of mitigating cyber risks to our critical systems and information.” This discussion will explore the new and important role of independent regulatory agencies in improving America’s cybersecurity and reducing cyber risks to the financial system. This event is sponsored by FireEye.

To RSVP for this event, please send your name and affiliation to techpolicy@csis.org.