Mr. Inglis and Harry Krejsa, a senior adviser in his office, mapped out ways in which cybersecurity needs to change in a Feb. 21 article published in Foreign Affairs, dubbing it a “cyber social contract.” While regulation or specific policy was not explicitly mentioned, officials told the Post the article serves as a good guide to the kinds of policies the office will pursue.
Here are the top takeaways from the piece:
- The article proposed a “new set of obligations” for companies and governments to keep systems secure from the start, rather than rushing to address problems once they are compromised.
- Mr. Inglis and Mr. Krejsa urged that the responsibility for cybersecurity be shifted away from the most common targets of small and medium-sized organizations and onto the tech platforms whose software is being breached.
- This means Big Tech should prioritize security ahead of user interfaces or updates.
- They also advise governments to spend more on research and development to help companies protect themselves from hackers.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
