On the same day the Department of State published a strategy for cyberspace and digital policy, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said during an appearance at RSAC that The White House has plans to spend $3.5 trillion working with partners to set global standards and create resilient supply chains for critical technologies with the aim to enhance America’s competitiveness and drive international collaborations for standards to ensure safe and ethical use of new technologies.
The strategy laid out by the Department of State focuses on building digital solidarity, “recognizes that all who use digital technologies in a rights-respecting manner are more secure, resilient, self-determining, and prosperous when we work together to shape the international environment and innovate at the technological edge.”
The strategy has three guiding principles:
- An affirmative vision for a secure and inclusive cyberspace grounded in international law and human rights
- Integration of cybersecurity, sustainable development, and technological innovation
- A comprehensive policy approach that utilizes the appropriate tools of diplomacy and international statecraft
And four areas of action:
- Promote, build, and maintain an open, inclusive, secure, and resilient digital ecosystem
- Align rights-respecting approaches to digital and data governance with international partners
- Build coalitions and engage partners to advance responsible state behavior in cyberspace, and counter cyber threats
- Strengthen and build international partner digital and cyber capacity
In regard to emerging technologies, Blinken said he wants to see the formation of global frameworks that balance innovation with security and ethical considerations ensuring that technologies such as AI aren’t used for actions that violate privacy rights or lead to societal harm.
“Working together, we can seize this extraordinary moment to shape a future that makes life a little bit safer, a little bit more secure and a little bit more prosperous,” Blinken said.
Emily Phelps, Director, Cyware had this comment:
“The U.S. Department of State’s new strategy for cyberspace underscores the critical importance of collective defense and collaboration in ensuring a secure, resilient digital future. By focusing on building partnerships to set global standards and enhance supply chain resiliencies, this initiative not only advances America’s competitiveness but also fosters a unified approach to safeguarding and advancing technological innovations. This collective strategy represents a significant step in strengthening global digital security, making a safer, more inclusive digital ecosystem achievable.”
I’ll echo what I said when this was first announced. This should be interesting to watch and see how effective it is. Which is something that will take years to measure.
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U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Comments On The Strategy For Cyberspace And Digital Policy
On the same day the Department of State published a strategy for cyberspace and digital policy, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said during an appearance at RSAC that The White House has plans to spend $3.5 trillion working with partners to set global standards and create resilient supply chains for critical technologies with the aim to enhance America’s competitiveness and drive international collaborations for standards to ensure safe and ethical use of new technologies.
The strategy laid out by the Department of State focuses on building digital solidarity, “recognizes that all who use digital technologies in a rights-respecting manner are more secure, resilient, self-determining, and prosperous when we work together to shape the international environment and innovate at the technological edge.”
The strategy has three guiding principles:
And four areas of action:
In regard to emerging technologies, Blinken said he wants to see the formation of global frameworks that balance innovation with security and ethical considerations ensuring that technologies such as AI aren’t used for actions that violate privacy rights or lead to societal harm.
“Working together, we can seize this extraordinary moment to shape a future that makes life a little bit safer, a little bit more secure and a little bit more prosperous,” Blinken said.
Emily Phelps, Director, Cyware had this comment:
“The U.S. Department of State’s new strategy for cyberspace underscores the critical importance of collective defense and collaboration in ensuring a secure, resilient digital future. By focusing on building partnerships to set global standards and enhance supply chain resiliencies, this initiative not only advances America’s competitiveness but also fosters a unified approach to safeguarding and advancing technological innovations. This collective strategy represents a significant step in strengthening global digital security, making a safer, more inclusive digital ecosystem achievable.”
I’ll echo what I said when this was first announced. This should be interesting to watch and see how effective it is. Which is something that will take years to measure.
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