The US Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 (CSC 2.0) has released its fourth annual report on implementation [5], featuring ten new cyber policy recommendations aimed at protecting the US from nation-state adversaries and cybercriminals.
Description
Established in 2022 as a successor to the bipartisan Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) created in 2019 [5], the CSC 2.0 report highlights key achievements, including the establishment of a national cyber director at the White House and the passage of a national cyber incident reporting law [4]. The report emphasizes the need to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats and includes recommendations such as developing cloud security certifications [3], enhancing public-private sector collaboration [3], and establishing a Bureau of Cyber Statistics [2] [3]. One top recommendation is to identify and establish cybersecurity requirements for “systemically important entities” to deter adversaries and ensure rapid threat information sharing [4]. The report also stresses the importance of securing space systems [3], recognizing their growing role in US infrastructure [3]. Recommendations include establishing a cybersecurity national guard system [1], implementing a real-time cyber threat sharing platform [1], and creating a plan to restore critical economic functions after a cyber disaster [1].
Conclusion
The CSC 2.0 report underscores the need for persistent action in the face of escalating cyber threats, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure and enhancing collaboration among government agencies, private sector entities [4], and international partners [4]. The recommendations put forward by the commission aim to define “benefits and burdens” for entities crucial to national security and economic activity [1], with key objectives still pending and top priorities yet to be completed [1]. These recommendations are intended for the next presidential administration [1], with input sought from past campaign transition teams [1].
References
[1] https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2024/09/elections-loom-key-us-cyber-policy-goals-still-unfinished-cyber-solarium-report-says/399652/
[2] https://www.meritalk.com/articles/csc-pushes-incoming-admin-to-implement-remaining-cyber-recs/
[3] https://spacesecurity.wse.jhu.edu/2024/09/21/securing-the-future-cyber-policy-recommendations-and-the-role-of-space-systems-in-u-s-cybersecurity/
[4] https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2024/09/cyber-solarium-names-top-recommendations-for-next-administration-congress/
[5] https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-cyberspace-solarium-cyber/
