DHS’ Maurer: Ransomware ‘sprint’ helps drive broader cybersecurity efforts, collaboration with industry

A series of 60-day sprints on key cybersecurity issues, starting with ransomware, will help drive collaboration across the Department of Homeland Security and with government and industry partners, Tim Maurer, senior counselor for cybersecurity in the office of the DHS secretary, said on a webinar hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

“Sixty days won’t solve [ransomware or other issues], but it will elevate and drive the work forward,” Maurer said today, adding that ransomware was selected for...