Thread by @FBI

Deputy Assistant Director Tonya Ugoretz of the #FBI's Cyber Readiness, Outreach, and Intelligence Branch spoke at @MeriTalk's 2019 Cyber Security Brainstorm today, stressing the FBI's role in the cyber ecosystem and the importance of partnerships in combatting cyber threats.

DAD Ugoretz: As the lead law enforcement and domestic intelligence agency, the FBI uses our accesses, authorities, and capabilities to strengthen the ability of our own agency and those around us to combat cyber threats. #CSXBrainstorm

DAD Ugoretz: Knowing the origins and the intent behind malicious cyber activity is key to government’s ability to use all instruments of national power to hold adversaries accountable, impose costs on them, and hopefully stop their activity. #CSXBrainstorm

DAD Ugoretz: Keeping up with our adversaries requires us to hire and develop the best and brightest in the world. A squad today is not just agents; it’s computer scientists, data analysts, IT specialists, and others who help us transform as the threat does. #CSXBrainstorm

DAD Ugoretz: Cyber threats can’t be confronted by any one organization alone. We must strengthen the woven fabric we have—composed of entities with different authorities, priorities, and capabilities—so we can fully understand and combat the threat. #CSXBrainstorm