The incoming administration in January 2017 will face a litany of geopolitical threats currently confronting the United States domestically and abroad. Following the forthcoming 2016 presidential election, The Chertoff Group will convene decision makers across public and private sectors for our next Chertoff Group Security Series to address security, policy, and technology challenges facing the next administration. In today's tumultuous threat environment, it is imperative that the incoming administration help industry and government work together to develop solutions capable of withstanding today's constantly evolving threat landscape. Through insightful keynotes and comprehensive panel discussions, expert speakers and industry thought leaders will provide forward-looking insight surrounding the leading security related issues facing business executives, government, and risk managers today.
Jason Kaufman, Managing Principal and M&A Practice Lead, joined M&A Magazine to discuss trends in the cybersecurity marketplace. Mr. Kaufman noted that “Cyber has become standard due diligence, on par with legal and accounting.” In the cover story "Cybersecurity Firms Draw Buyers, as Hackers Invade Agencies, Campaigns and Companies" Mr. Kaufman argues that cybersecurity is one of the primary drivers of growth in M&A in the technology sector.
Jason Kaufman, Managing Principal and M&A Practice Lead, joined M&A Magazine to discuss trends in the cybersecurity marketplace. Mr. Kaufman noted that “Cyber has become standard due diligence, on par with legal and accounting.” In the cover story "Cybersecurity Firms Draw Buyers, as Hackers Invade Agencies, Campaigns and Companies" Mr. Kaufman argues that cybersecurity is one of the primary drivers of growth in M&A in the technology sector.
Jason Kaufman, Managing Principal and M&A Practice Lead, joined M&A Magazine to discuss trends in the cybersecurity marketplace. Mr. Kaufman noted that "Cyber has become standard due diligence, on par with legal and accounting.” In the cover story "Cybersecurity Firms Draw Buyers, as Hackers Invade Agencies, Campaigns and Companies" Mr. Kaufman affirms that cybersecurity is one of the primary drivers of growth in M&A in the technology sector.
The Chertoff Group Security Series provides leaders in government and private industry with an insightful platform for serious discussion around today’s evolving threats and the policy considerations impacting today’s digital economy. Learn about our most recent event, “The Three T’s of the Digital Economy: Technology, Threat and Trust,” by downloading our latest Chertoff Group Security Series Report. Read through the unique insights and predictions shared around topics involving encryption, identity and authentication, cybersecurity investments, and how security is being addressed in the boardroom.
The “Cybersecurity Sprint” of July 2015, launched by the White House in the wake of major breaches at the Office of Personal Management (OPM), was critical to efforts to improve the security of Federal IT systems. Federal agencies made significant progress in this initial 30 day sprint, closing the vulnerabilities associated with passwords and pushing agencies to increase their use of two-factor authentication to mitigate the risk of stolen credentials. However, it is important that agencies do not simply check the two-factor authentication box and proclaim they have “solved” identity security.
In an editorial for Forbes, Chertoff Group Principal Jim Pflaging argues that "Technological innovation, much of it centered in the U.S., relies upon the global network to support emerging technologies, foster innovation and connect disparate consumers and investors to unique ideas and technologies. In short, American economic activity is rooted in our ability to leverage the global network."
In an editorial for the Washington Times, Chertoff Group Principal General Michael Hayden argues that the "best reaction to cyber threat over the long term might simply be quiet and sustained investment in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education."
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Jason Kaufman, Managing Principal and M&A Practice Lead, joined M&A Magazine to discuss trends in the cybersecurity marketplace. Mr. Kaufman noted that "Cyber has become standard due diligence, on par with legal and accounting.” Mr. Kaufman affirms that cybersecurity is one of the primary drivers of growth in M&A in the technology sector.
In an opinion editorial for Forbes, Jim Pflaging argues "Technological innovation relies upon the global network to support emerging technologies, foster innovation and connect disparate consumers and investors to unique ideas and technologies. In short, American economic activity is rooted in our ability to leverage the global network."
