FDD Events Podcast Cyber Strategies and Successes: A Conversation with National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr.
Jan 7, 2025
Harry Coker, Jr. serves as the National Cyber Director, the president's key advisor on cybersecurity. He discusses the development of a national cybersecurity strategy and its execution against rising threats from adversaries like China and Russia. Coker highlights the importance of federal resource alignment, enhancing public-private partnerships, and building a skilled cybersecurity workforce. He also emphasizes the critical need for trust within federal leadership to improve operational efficiency and strengthen the nation's cyber resilience.
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China Select Committee Testimony
- Director Coker, Chris Ray (FBI), General Paul Nakasone (Cyber Command), and Jen Easterly (CISA) testified before the China Select Committee.
- They discussed Chinese intellectual property theft and espionage, and Director Wray revealed the Salt Typhoon case.
ONCD's Importance
- The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) plays a crucial role in coordinating cybersecurity strategy and implementation.
- The ONCD's relevance is underscored by the growing cyber threats from nation-states like China and criminal actors.
China's Unconstrained Cyber Operations
- China operates in US systems with little fear of repercussions.
- This necessitates improved deterrence through cost imposition and denial of access.