The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Phil Reitinger and Komal Bazaz Smith on Civil Society and Strengthening Internet Security
May 23, 2025
Phil Reitinger, President and CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance, and Komal Bozaz-Smith, its Chief Business Officer, dive into the urgent issues of internet security. They discuss the vital role of often-overlooked nonprofits in safeguarding digital spaces and their Common Good Cyber project aimed at closing security gaps. The guests emphasize cybersecurity as a fundamental human right and stress the importance of collaboration among organizations. They also highlight the need for better metrics and resources to strengthen internet security, especially for vulnerable communities.
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GCA's Unique Cybersecurity Role
- The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) works as a virtual nonprofit focused on scalable cybersecurity solutions for all.
- It bridges the gap between technical companies and policy think tanks by delivering practical operational activities.
Small Nonprofits Power Internet Security
- Many critical internet security functions rely on small, often volunteer-led nonprofits.
- These groups maintain vital tools like Let's Encrypt and Quad9 but operate on razor-thin budgets and limited resources.
Common Good Cyber's Purpose
- Common Good Cyber started to sustainably fund nonprofits that provide essential cybersecurity services globally.
- It focuses on enduring support rather than one-off projects, filling a crucial gap in sustaining core internet security.