Over the past several years, both state and non-state actors have demonstrated the ability to maliciously attack other countries’ electronic infrastructure through cyber attacks. The U.S. Department of Defense computer systems have been hacked by foreign intruders, Russia has attacked Georgian and Estonian computer systems, and the Chinese have penetrated private sector U.S. defense firms.
It is imperative that Congress and the White House move decisively to ensure not only that resources are in place to counter the mounting cyber threats confronting the United States, but that there is a clearly defined plan for oversight and response to cyber crimes and attacks. AFPC is hosting a conference on Capitol Hill with a panel that will address state and non-state cyberthreats to U.S. national security and a response panel which outlines how well the U.S. is prepared for cyber attacks and details areas for improvement.
WHEN: Thursday, July 19, 2012
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
WHERE: 2261 Rayburn House Office Building
Light refreshments will be served free of charge. RSVP is required; please contact:
cyberevent@afpc.org or call 202-543-1006
OPENING REMARKS
Rich Harrison
Research Fellow and Program Officer, American Foreign Policy Council
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Co-Chairman & Co-founder, Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus
SPEECH: The Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. National Security
Mr. Ilan Berman
Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council
SPEECH: The Chinese Cyber Threat to U.S. National Security
Dr. Larry M. Wortzel
Commissioner, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
SPEECH: The Russian Cyber Threat to U.S. National Security
Amb. David J. Smith
Director, Potomac Institute Cyber Center
SPEECH: Responding to Cyber Threats
Dr. Abraham R. Wagner
Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
SPEECH: Responding to Cyber Threats
Mr. Frank Cilluffo
Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute, George Washington University
Former Special Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, White House
CONCLUDING REMARKS
Rich Harrison
Research Fellow and Progam Officer, American Foreign Policy Council
About AFPC
For three decades, the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) has played an important role in the U.S. foreign policy debate. Founded in 1982, AFPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing information to those who make or influence the foreign policy of the United States. AFPC is widely recognized as a source of timely, insightful analysis on issues of foreign policy, and works closely with members of Congress, the Executive Branch and the policymaking community. It is staffed by noted specialists in foreign and defense policy, and serves as a valuable resource to officials in the highest levels of government.
