Securing the Public, who is in Charge?

Summary

• Students often seek jobs at big tech firms due to high student debts and greater opportunities for research and access to data and facilities.
• Specialized programs by governments and universities are needed to support and emphasize the importance of public interest technology.
• Democratic countries need to collaborate and produce a framework to strengthen international law and create new rules and guidelines for independent oversight.
• Benevolent attackers have a step ahead of us if democratic governments do not lead by example in their own behavior or hold tech companies accountable for cyber intrusions.
• Cybersecurity should focus on protecting people and their democratic rights.
• Companies should be held accountable for not following basic cybersecurity principles and consequences should be attached.
• Better standards in industry and mandated by policy can drive up standards and filter out those who are unwilling or unable to make those investments despite significant profit.

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