Click Here Mic Drop: Nakasone on Vanderbilt's future of war summit
Apr 4, 2025
General Paul Nakasone, former NSA Director and leader at Vanderbilt University's Institute of National Security, previews a summit on modern conflict. He discusses the urgent need for collaboration between policymakers and tech experts to tackle cybersecurity threats. Nakasone emphasizes the shifting landscape of warfare, highlighting the essential roles of talent development and white hat hackers. He also delves into the impact of AI on combat and the rising threat of ransomware in rural healthcare, advocating for a united front to address these challenges.
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Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Tech
- Policymakers need coding skills, and coders need policy understanding.
- This is crucial for navigating the evolving national security landscape, which now requires bridging the gap between government and innovation.
Generational Divide in Tech
- General Nakasone noticed a generational gap in tech understanding during his time at NSA and Cyber Command.
- Younger generations possess valuable skills in coding, big data, machine learning, and quantum computing, highlighting the need for their involvement in national security.
Solving Wicked Problems
- Address current problems pragmatically, focusing on immediate solutions rather than long-term projections.
- Establish a lab to test and implement ideas quickly, such as facilitating secure communication between white hat hackers and the government.