Rebooting Critical Infrastructure Protection (Live Panel)
Cyber leaders evaluate 23 years of US Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) policy, assessing public-private partnerships and regulatory reform.
Summary
Evaluating Two Decades of Critical Infrastructure Policy
Since Presidential Decision Directive 63 in 1998, governments worldwide have relied on voluntary Public-Private Partnerships to protect critical national infrastructure.
The Limits of Voluntary Information Sharing
Panelists analyze why voluntary frameworks have struggled to prevent systemic disruptions across energy grids, pipelines, and healthcare systems.
The Shift Toward Mandatory Regulatory Standards
The discussion explores emerging regulatory mandates, TSA pipeline directives, and national cyber performance goals for critical infrastructure sectors.
A New Paradigm for Societal Resilience
The panel advocates for fundamental structural changes—including civil liability reform, software bill of materials (SBOM) mandates, and out-of-band operational overrides.
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