On January 7, 2025, CyberUSA Executive Director Adam Rak joined Heather Engel on Cybercrime Magazine's Cybercrime Radio podcast to discuss CyberUSA's mission, its strategy to enhance cyber resiliency across the U.S., and forthcoming policy recommendations.

During the 10-minute conversation, Rak outlined key initiatives and priorities aimed at addressing critical cybersecurity challenges nationwide.

Takeaways include:

• Expanding information sharing across sectors: Unlike traditional approaches that focus on specific industry verticals, CyberUSA emphasizes broadening collaboration, including small businesses that serve as critical links in supply chains supporting larger enterprises.
• NIST cybersecurity guidelines as a benchmark: While NIST’s cybersecurity guidelines provide an excellent foundation for critical infrastructure resilience, Rak highlighted enforcement as the next critical step for effective implementation.
• Building a robust cybersecurity workforce: Rak emphasized the importance of education incentives, apprenticeship programs, and accessible job boards to cultivate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. These efforts aim to bridge the gap between skilled workers and the increasing demand for cybersecurity talent.

To learn more about CyberUSA’s vision and priorities, listen to the full podcast:

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