Cyber Council

Both government and industry face a wide range of cyber security threats, and both must develop and employ cutting-edge technologies to combat malicious actors in the United States and abroad.

INSA’s Cyber Council seeks to fuse knowledge from industry, government, and academic experts in order to provide authoritative and influential insight regarding the national security challenges present in the cyber domain. The Council will seek to promote a greater understanding of cyber threats, challenges, and opportunities that can be addressed effectively through public-private collaboration.

The Cyber Council’s principal goals are to:

• Provide a non-partisan forum for public-private collaboration focused on cybersecurity;
• Work with government agencies, the private sector, and academia to identify issues and develop creative, innovative solutions to cybersecurity challenges;
• Educate and inform INSA members, the U.S. government, private companies, academic institutions, and the American public on the vital roles played by intelligence in the cyber domain; and
• Advocate for public-private partnerships that result in the promotion of effective and efficient cybersecurity.

Chair & Vice Chair

Jim Keffer

Cyber Council Chair

Director of Cyber, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs

Steve Orrin

Cyber Council Vice Chair

Federal CTO, Intel Corporation

Publications

Recommendations for DoD Cyber Threat Hunting Program on DIB Networks

Arlington, VA (May 24, 2021) – Today, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) released a new Intelligence Insights paper that offers seven recommendations for the Secretary of Defense to consider when assessing the feasibility of a DoD Cyber Threat Hunting Program on Defense Industr ...

New Cyber Council Paper Advises Private Sector to Strengthen Cybersecurity Posture

In a newly released "Intelligence Insights" paper, INSA's Cyber Council consolidates key information regarding the increased risk of nation-state sponsored cyberattacks on the private sector and offers a list of helpful resources organizations can use to strengthen cyber defenses. The paper notes th ...

Race to 5G Puts U.S. Economic and National Security at Risk, According to New INSA White Paper

In the global race to 5G, it is imperative that U.S. policymakers, wireless carriers, and technology leaders work together to ensure U.S. economic and national security, according to INSA Cyber Council's new white paper.

A Framework for Cyber Indications and Warning

As part of its observance of 2018’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, INSA proposed an Indications and Warning (I&W) framework that organizations can use to identify the most likely sources of cyber attacks and proactively execute countermeasures against them.

Managing a Cyber Attack on Critical Infrastructure: Challenges of Federal, State, Local, and Private ...

This after-action report from an INSA tabletop exercise examines the effectiveness of mechanisms to respond to and recover from a cyber attack on multiple critical infrastructure sectors. Discover the report's findings and recommendations by clicking the button below.

Past Events

Managing the Evolving Cyber Landscape Recap

On Tuesday, April 16, more than 200 intelligence and national security professionals from academia, industry, government and the media joined INSA for our Managing the Evolving Cyber Landscape symposium.

INSA Examines Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure

INSA’s Cyber and Domestic Security Councils jointly hosted a tabletop exercise to examine cyber threats to critical infrastructure. More than 70 participants brought expertise from government agencies, cybersecurity companies, and energy and transportation operators.

INSA Discusses "Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure"

Public-private partnerships and information sharing arrangements are essential to making critical infrastructure more resilient against cyber attacks, according to a panel convened by INSA on October 4, 2017.