Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure houses our nation’s most crucial assets, making it a prime target for adversaries. To address this threat, robust cybersecurity measures are necessary. In this panel, we’ll hear how Congress has worked together to pass legislation and policy that bolster our nation’s cybersecurity efforts and safeguard crucial assets. The discussion will shed light on recent incidents involving critical infrastructure, including the recent AT&T outage, and will also highlight the work that remains. Presenters: [Moderator] Karen Evans, Managing Director, Cyber Readiness Institute Slate H. Herman, Counsel, Communications and Technology, Energy and Commerce Committee (Majority) Johanna Thomas, Counsel, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, House Energy and Commerce Committee