When Hackers Meet Policymakers | Beau Woods

Cybersecurity policy can stall when technical experts and lawmakers speak different languages. Beau Woods, CEO and founder of Stratigos Security (linkedin.com/in/beauwoods) joins Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch to explain how Hackers on the Hill brings cybersecurity researchers and policymakers together to build understanding and move ideas forward.

Timestamps
0:05 Introduction to Beau Woods
1:46 The Origins of Hackers on the Hill
5:48 Bridging Cybersecurity Research and Policy
9:43 Misconceptions in Cybersecurity Legislation
13:47 Growing Technical Literacy in Government
19:46 Applying Security Across Critical Sectors
25:47 Mock Hearings and Policy Conversations
28:36 Cyber Policy Shark Tank
31:58 AI, Cybersecurity, and Public Policy
36:57 Societal Goals Over Technology
37:33 Closing Thoughts