Jen Ellis is the Founder of NextJenSecurity. In this role, she partners with security experts, technology providers and operators, civil society, and governments, to create greater understanding of cyber security challenges and solutions. She also serves on the UK Cabinet Office’s Government Cyber Advisory Board and the UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology’s Cyber Resilience Expert Advisory Group. She is also a co-chair of IST’s Ransomware Task Force, sits on the boards of the Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law, and the Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation, and is a member of the board of advisors for the CyberPeace Institute and the RUSI Ransomware Harms investigation. She has testified before U.S. Congress and spoken at numerous security and business conferences. Jen has a degree from the University of Warwick.
Although not widely known, many critical Internet services and functions depend on non-profit organizations and volunteers funded largely through philanthropy. This model worked well (enough)when the Internet was new, but given our global dependence on cyberspace, we are reaching the limits of this model’s ability to meet demand. The “For the Greater Good: Funding the Future of the Internet” panel will examine how certain critical activities for the public interest and common good are funded now and explore possible alternatives. This session will also incorporate international perspectives, recognizing that cybersecurity threats are inherently global. The panel discuss innovative financing mechanisms, international collaboration, and strategic investments that can help ensure critical cybersecurity activities remain available to safeguard the common good.
Learn moreThis session assesses the proliferation and irresponsible use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICS), including ‘commercial intrusive surveillance software’ or spyware. It also discusses the Pall Mall Process – jointly led by France and the United Kingdom – which seeks to establish guiding principles and highlight policy options for States, industry and civil society in relation to the development, facilitation, purchase and use of such capabilities.
Learn moreFrom weaponized AI to the fragility of our critical systems, these are the visionaries who live on the fault lines of the digital world. Hear their unfiltered takes on what’s coming—and whether we’re ready.
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Chief Information Security Officer
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Head of Security Policy
VP, Global Government Affairs & Public Policy
Rapid7
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Policy Analysis and Development
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Director of Programs
National Security Institute at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
