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On May 29, 2025, the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security convened a field hearing at Stanford University's Hoover Institution to address the nation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Chaired by Representative Mark Green of Tennessee, the session featured testimonies from cybersecurity experts, including former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster, Palo Alto Networks' Wendi Whitmore, Google Cloud's Jeanette Manfra, and Corridor CEO Jack Cable. The discussion highlighted the imbalance between attackers and defenders in cyberspace, emphasizing that while hackers require minimal resources, victims must invest heavily in defense and often face reputational damage. Whitmore advocated for viewing companies as victims rather than culprits in cyber incidents, stressing the need for a societal shift in perception.
The hearing also underscored the importance of public-private partnerships and the development of human capital in cybersecurity. McMaster emphasized the need for the U.S. to maintain a competitive edge in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing to safeguard critical infrastructure. The committee discussed the reauthorization of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, set to expire in September, and the necessity of streamlining regulatory compliance to foster consistent security practices across sectors. Green called for enhanced information sharing and the integration of security features into technology from the outset, asserting that cybersecurity is a collective responsibility requiring coordinated efforts between government and industry.
