Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House

Yesterday, the White House convened government and industry leaders to unveil the new National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Post-Quantum Cryptographic standards. ONCD is diligently working with our partners to prepare for the post-quantum future through the National Cybersecurity Strategy. We are supporting the implementation of NSM-10 by conducting an inventory of government systems as well as working with our allies across the international community to create a cohesive message to implement post-quantum cryptography. This work seeks to drive a collective call to action for government leaders and financial decision makers to prioritize the cryptographic transition today. Read Director Coker’s remarks here: https://lnkd.in/ev9jq6gH Fact Sheet: https://lnkd.in/eHMjvFXm

NCD Coker and team had a great time at #BlackHat2024 and #DefCon in Las Vegas. We discussed the hard problems we’re tackling and progress made in open-source software security, harmonizing regulations, building the cyber workforce and more. And did you catch our #badge #challenge?

Another fantastic visit by Director Coker to see students, educators and employers who are building the nation's cyber workforce. Was great to spend time at College of Southern Nevada while we were in Las Vegas. Their commitment to hands-on, skills-based training is amazing. Great partnerships with area high schools, University of Nevada-Las Vegas and local employers. Here’s our recap of the visit: https://lnkd.in/eGK-MNjj

ONCD is committed to solving hard problems in cybersecurity. Today, in partnership with members of the Open-Source Software Security Initiative, we are publishing an RFI Summary Report on Open-Source Software Security and Memory Safety. Last year at #DefCon we launched an RFI to ask the community for input, we listened to the feedback and now we're ensuring this community has the opportunity to see where we are one year later. We have outlined twelve Federal Government actions to secure the open-source software ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/eHDGYTer Today ONCD and the White House Climate Policy Office released our priorities for a cyber-enabled energy future. Building security and resilience into the foundations of key clean energy technologies from the start will deliver a more ambitious, abundant, and affordable energy future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epvfsxcg

ONCD is out in full force at #Blackhat and #DefCon this week: NCD Harry Coker is kicking us off today at Black Hat at 12:40 pm PDT where he will delve into ONCD’s dedication to solving the hard problems in cybersecurity. On Saturday, Director Coker will be providing a keynote at Defcon at 1pm PDT. Later this week, join our very own Harry Krejsa talk about our work to secure the digital foundation in clean energy at the Car Hacking Village at 1pm PDT on Friday, Nasreen Djouini discuss our open-source security at the Policy Village at 1:00pm PDT on Friday. Then on Sunday we have Ayan Islam discussing expanding pathways into the national cyber workforce at the Blacks in Cybersecurity Village at 1:00pm PDT.

Last week, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden joined Director Coker at Madison Area Technical College to discuss the thousands of open cyber jobs in Wisconsin. Thanks to the #InvestinginAmerica agenda, we're helping create good-paying cyber jobs that protect our nation https://lnkd.in/eZRnuS7Q

Yesterday, ONCD & U.S. Department of Labor hosted a White House workshop to highlight the many programs that connect veterans and military spouses with good paying jobs in cyber. Several public and private sector partners made new commitments! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eGXxT7kP

Director Coker visited University of Nevada, Reno where he celebrated teachers for integrating cybersecurity into their curriculums. National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Research Experience for Teachers program is helping middle and high school teachers inspire the next generation of cyber leaders. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWxNF-UR

Last week in Arizona, Director Coker visited Glendale Community College and Maricopa Community Colleges. He saw firsthand their great work to create pathways to good paying cyber jobs. It was inspiring to speak to so many talented students. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gm-BkkWC

Today, Director Coker spoke at Consumer Technology Association where he discussed ONCD's dedication to solving the hard problems as we continue the implementation of the National Cybersecurity Strategy. He underscored the importance of building a defensible and resilient digital ecosystem.