Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Place: Belfer Center Library (L369)
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Abstract: Threats to the information and communications infrastructure pose one of the most serious economic and national security challenges of the 21st Century for the United States and our allies. In this environment, the status quo is no longer acceptable, and a national dialogue on cybersecurity must begin today. The U.S. Government cannot succeed in securing cyberspace in isolation, but it also cannot entirely delegate or abrogate its role in securing the Nation from a cyber incident or accident. Ensuring that cyberspace is sufficiently resilient and trustworthy to support U.S. goals of economic growth, civil liberties and privacy protections, national security, and the continued advancement of global democratic institutions requires working with the individuals, academia, industry, and governments while making cybersecurity a national priority by leading from the White House.
Melissa E. Hathaway is the Acting Senior Director for Cyberspace for the National Security and Homeland Security Councils. In that capacity, she has led a 60-day interagency review of the plan, programs and activities underway throughout the federal government dedicated to cyber security. That review, scheduled to be completed in April 2009, develops a strategic framework to ensure that federal government cyber security initiatives are appropriately integrated, resourced and coordinated with Congress and the private sector. Ms. Hathaway previously served as Senior Advisor to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Cyber Coordination Executive. She chaired the National Cyber Study Group (NCSG), a senior-level interagency body that was instrumental in developing the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI) aimed at substantially improving the ability of the United States to secure and defend its critical cyber national infrastructure. In January 2008, Ms. Hathaway became the Director of the Joint Interagency Cyber Task Force (JIACTF), which coordinates and monitors the implementation of the broad portfolio of activities and programs that comprise the CNCI. In discussions at the highest levels of the U.S. Government, she has articulated a holistic, integrated vision to bridge offensive and defensive missions and capabilities to provide a full situational awareness of the Federal network environment and the global cyberspace environment. Her management of the CNCI has ensured that this vision takes into account all of the U.S. Government mission areas, including law enforcement, intelligence, military, diplomatic, and homeland security. As Director of JIACTF, Ms. Hathaway worked with Congress and interested Executive Branch agencies to secure funding for the CNCI.
This talk is part of the series "Cyber International Relations," sponsored by the MIT's Center for International Studies and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The series will develop a multi-dimensional view of international conflict and cooperation within and regarding cyber space.
The Littauer Building is part of Harvard Kennedy School of Government. It is located at JFK St. and Elliot St.
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