This piece originally appeared in Broadband Breakfast.
Cyber attacks and data breaches have dotted headlines in recent years, costing individuals, firms, and government entities $452.3 billion in 2024 alone. As a result, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is working to fortify American telecommunications networks and counter foreign adversaries’ cyber aggression.
This focus has led to the creation of a new Council on National Security within the Commission. As the Council finds its footing, industry and civil society would be well-served by engaging with the Council and working to support its development and role within the Commission.
The creation of the Council is welcome, as bad actors continue to exploit vulnerabilities in American networks and devices to surveil and steal from US businesses and citizens. Chairman Carr’s vision for the Council is as an orchestrator of actions within the Commission. The Council will serve as a central node for addressing policy matters at the intersection of technological innovation and national security.
