Ensuring the U.S. has next-generation encryption necessary for the post-quantum era and reversing the recent increase in fallout from ransomware attacks are among National Security Agency cyber officials’ top areas of focus in the near-term.
“Six months ago, ransomware was not a huge priority for NSA. We had cybercrime elements being worked, but it was primarily viewed as a law enforcement issue and law enforcement had to lead. They still have that huge role,” NSA National Cybersecurity Directorate Director Rob Joyce explained on Wednesday. “But what we’re doing is stepping up with a surge on ransomware issues to help the FBI, [U.S. Cyber Command], even things like the Treasury and State departments—because what we can do is we can inform their ability to get after the criminals.”
NSA Cyber Chief Spells Out Near-Term Priorities – Defense One
