Security News > 2020 > February > The Need for a 'Collective Defense'

Among the top issues being discussed at the RSA 2020 conference this week is the need for more cybersecurity collaboration between government agencies and the private sector.

Alexander says private sector organizations need to share anonymized information on cybersecurity issues with the government so that further attacks can be prevented.

The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 provides a legal framework for government agencies and private sector organizations to voluntarily share cybersecurity information and other security data, Alexander points out.

The energy sector has made headway on collective defense as CEOs of major companies work together to protect the grid, Alexander says.

There have been advancements, in particular, in the operational technology environment, Sean Plankey, the principal deputy assistant secretary for cybersecurity, energy security and emergency response at the U.S. Department of Energy, tells ISMG. Plankey says the DOE is working with the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to break down the silos between the government and the private sector.

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