US government representatives frequently use the security-focused RSA Conference to outline policy positions and establish connections with business leaders. Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Christopher Krebs, made a similar pitch on Tuesday: work together to defend the US against cyberattacks. Krebs’ official responsibilities include “managing systemic risk to National Critical Functions, defending civilian networks, and working with stakeholders to increase the security baseline of the nation’s cyber-infrastructure and physical infrastructure.” His argument on stage was more direct: “We value security so highly that it appears twice in our name.”
