Allan Friedman is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives of NTIA (National Telecommunication and Information Administration) US Dept of Commerce. The problem: unknown software supply chain. Following a newly identified software risk, very few firms can answer the simple question: Am I affected? An overview of the solution: what is an SBOM, and how is it used. Where we are: some background on why the govt is doing this, the results thus far, and where we are going next. Potential to discuss regulation, govt policy, etc.
Wearing the hats of both a technologist and a policy maker, Allan has over 20 years of experience in international cybersecurity and technology policy. His experience and research focuses on economic and market analyses of information security. On the practical side, he has designed, convened, and facilitated national and international multistakeholder processes that have produced real results, helping diverse organizations finding common ground on contentious, cutting edge issues.
Allan is known for applying technical and policy expertise to help audiences understand the pathways to change in an engaging fashion, and is frequently invited to speak or keynote to industry, academic, and public audiences. He has significant experience with the press, and has been featured in global media including CNN, NPR, and major American and international papers.
