Cyber Solarium – a Blueprint for US Cyber Strategy

Mr. Inglis will brief the findings and recommendations of the United States Cyberspace Solarium Commission, established by the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act to develop a comprehensive national strategy for defending American interests and values in cyberspace. The desired end state is to reduce the probability and impact of cyber-attacks of significant consequence on the US.

After conducting an extensive study including more than 300 interviews, the commission advocates a new strategic approach to cybersecurity — referred to as "layered cyber deterrence". The official report was released on March 11, 2020 and recommends a comprehensive strategic approach along with policy recommendations for implementation. Available at www.Solarium.gov. The report consists of more than 75 recommendations organized by six key pillars: reform the U.S. government's structure and organization for cyberspace, strengthen norms and non-military tools, promote national resilience, reshape the cyber ecosystem, operationalize cybersecurity collaboration with the private sector, and preserve and employ the military instrument of national power.