Steve Kelly serves as Chief Trust Officer at the Institute for Security and Technology and Senior Fellow at Auburn University’s McCrary Institute. Steve came to IST after serving on the National Security Council staff as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director, where he led policymaking on matters involving cyber defense, critical infrastructure security, incident management, and emerging technologies. This transition also marked Steve’s retirement from the FBI after more than two decades of service as a special agent, during which time he served in various cyber program roles in both the field and FBI headquarters, most recently as Chief of Cyber Policy. Prior to his government service, he practiced as a registered professional engineer.
As the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) continues to shape the nation’s cybersecurity strategy, understanding its relationship with the National Security Council (NSC) is crucial for enhancing its impact. This panel will delve into the themes outlined in the soon to be released whitepaper from the Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law, which examines how ONCD and the NSC can effectively collaborate to address the evolving cyber threat landscape. Panelists will also explore the potential benefits of restructuring ONCD to mirror the United States Trade Representative (USTR) model, discussing how such an approach could strengthen ONCD’s role in driving cybersecurity policy and coordination.
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Executive Assistant Director
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA)
Deputy Assistant to the President & Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber & Emerging Technologies
The White House
Vice President of Cyber and Emerging Threats
GDIT
Chief Operating Officer
Cyber Threat Alliance
Chief Cybersecurity Officer
CyberVista
