Microsoft supports commission calling for a US cyber czar
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(Reuters) — Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it supports the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, which recommends the re-establishment of a cybersecurity czar.
The commission has called for the establishment of a single individual responsible for leading national cybersecurity strategy and coordinating federal government efforts.
“In current practice, the lack of U.S. leadership in key dialogs at the United Nations and multi-stakeholder convenings such as the Paris Call for Trust and Security has inhibited progress,” the company said in a blog post.
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