The Case for a National Cybersecurity Safety Board

Explore the compelling argument for establishing a National Cybersecurity Safety Board in this Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the growing need for a government-led cybersecurity investigative body, drawing parallels to the National Transportation Safety Board. Examine recent cyber attacks, including the SolarWinds hack, to understand the vulnerabilities in supply-chain cybersecurity and the limitations of current risk management strategies. Learn about the proposed board's potential role in investigating breaches, identifying root causes, and developing preventive measures. Gain insights into the advantages of independent investigators, the challenges of applying transportation safety models to cybersecurity, and recommendations for improving national cybersecurity based on NTSB experiences.

Syllabus

Intro
Understanding the Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure To Countries
State of Hoosier Cybersecurity 2020 Snapshot
Most Indiana Organizations Report Taking Steps to Prevent Cyber Incidents
Negligence and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Proposing a National Cybersecurity Safety Board
2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity
About the NTSB
Advantages of Independent Investigator
Separation from Litigation
Accidents are Fundamentally Different from Cyber Attacks
NTSB in Other Applications?
Advice for the Biden Administration Based on NTSB Experience