RSA 2019: FBI Director Christopher Wray says ‘today’s cybersecurity threat is bigger than government itself’

FBI Director Christopher Wray called for increased cooperation to address the growing cybersecurity threat. He highlighted multinational companies, criminal organizations, hacktivists, insider threats, and foreign intelligence units as pressing issues. Wray emphasized the need for public-private cooperation in the cyber domain, particularly in terms of prevention and mitigation. He also expressed concerns about the encryption debate, stating that a sustainable solution needs to be found. Overall, Wray stressed the importance of collaboration in addressing the evolving cybersecurity landscape.