Cyber as an Intelligence Contest: US Intelligence Agencies on Cyber Threats

Explore a panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Cyber Summit featuring leaders from key cyber centers in the U.S. intelligence community. Delve into the evolving role of intelligence in addressing cyber threats and the collaboration between government agencies and the private sector. Learn about the missions of various intelligence agencies, including the NSA, CIA, ODNI, and FBI, in tackling cybersecurity challenges. Gain insights into major cyber incidents like the SolarWinds compromise, strategies for dealing with nation-state actors, and the growing threat of ransomware. Discover how intelligence agencies are adapting to the changing cyber landscape, sharing information, and balancing the need to build in-house capabilities versus leveraging external resources. This 42-minute session, moderated by Dina Temple-Raston, offers a comprehensive look at cyber intelligence and its critical role in national security.

Introduction
How has cyber intelligence evolved
How does cyber intelligence start
CIAs mission
General Nakasone interview
FBIs role in cyber
SolarWinds compromise
Iranian Nationals
Name and Shame
Different Levers
Corporate Priorities
Ransomware
Whats different
FBI
Questions
Sharing Information
Focus on Fundamentals
Build vs Buy
Virtuous Cycle