Sen. King optimistic on adding Solarium provisions to defense bill, including National Cyber Director

Sen. Angus King (I-ME), a co-chairman of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, took to the Senate floor today to underscore how cybersecurity threats could mirror and even exceed the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, while urging inclusion of Solarium recommendations in the defense policy bill now being considered by the full Senate.

King, in a conversation with reporters today, said he is trying to understand and address White House concerns about a proposal to create a National Cyber Director and...