DOD Cyber Crime Center’s Jeff Hunt on protecting national security data in the cloud

Jeff Hunt, Global Operations Branch Chief at the DOD Cyber Crime Center, discussed the challenges of cloud services in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for hands-on awareness by information owners, especially for national security data. He highlighted the broad defense industrial base, comprising thousands of companies, and the importance of proactive engagement to ensure cybersecurity standards are met. Hunt noted that DC3 supports smaller, less mature companies by providing tailored assistance to help them meet cybersecurity best practices, ensuring resilience and security across the defense industrial base.