Letter from the National Cyber Director
I am pleased to present the 2024 Report on the Cybersecurity Posture of the United States. This
first-ever report provides important updates on how the Nation is addressing the challenges and
opportunities we face in cyberspace. We have made progress in realizing an affirmative vision
for a safe, prosperous, and equitable digital future, but the threats we face remain daunting, our
defenses are not impregnable, and our work continues to evolve to meet the changing landscape.
Simply put, we are in the midst of a fundamental transformation in our Nation’s cybersecurity.
It is now clear that a reactive posture cannot keep pace with fast-evolving cyber threats and a
dynamic technology landscape, and that aspiring just to manage the worst effects of cyber
incidents is no longer sufficient to ensure our national security, economic prosperity, and
democratic values. Beginning with Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s
Cybersecurity, the Biden-Harris Administration has advanced an affirmative vision centered on
proactively and strategically shaping the digital world around us, positioning it to enable every
aspect of our economy and society.
The President’s National Cybersecurity Strategy asserts that it is necessary to fundamentally shift
the underlying dynamics of the digital world to make it defensible, resilient, and aligned with our
values. If we succeed, the digital ecosystem can be a strong foundation for a prosperous,
connected future that benefits every American. While we remain postured to forcefully respond
to malicious cyber threats, we will not let our adversaries dictate our path forward.
Implementing this new vision requires a collaborative, whole-of-nation effort. The most capable
and best-positioned actors in cyberspace, in both public and private sectors, need to do more to
reshape the digital ecosystem and protect the vulnerable. We are committed to working closely
with our partners in the private sector, with State, local, Tribal, and territorial entities, and with
like-minded nations around the world to enhance our collective resilience to cyber threats.
Congress has also been a vital partner in this implementation process, and we will continue to
engage with Congress to ensure that departments and agencies have the resources and authorities
they need. With no shortage of challenges on the horizon, the Administration and Congress must
continue to work together in a nonpartisan manner to advance U.S. cybersecurity and resilience.
As the President stated at the Strategy’s launch, “The steps we take and choices we make today
will determine the direction of our world for decades to come.” We need to build on the
successes of the past year, learn lessons from where we fell short, and take on hard challenges
such as harmonizing cybersecurity regulations, empowering Sector Risk Management Agencies,
and supporting smaller organizations facing down capable adversaries. Together, we will build a
digital world that keeps Americans safe from cyber threats and enables our grandest ambitions.
Harry Coker, Jr.
National Cyber Director
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