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Cyber Focus: Cybersecurity, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure

Cyber Focus: Cybersecurity, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure

Can the Private Sector Go on Cyber Offense? with Armadin's Stacy O'Mara

Sep 15, 2026 · 35m

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The federal government wants private companies to play a more active role in cyber operations. A new White House memo would allow vetted firms to support government action against transnational criminal groups. The plan marks a shift from sharing threat data to disrupting threats together. But key questions remain: Who controls the mission? Who carries the risk? Where does private support end and government authority begin? Stacy O'Mara joins Frank Cilluffo to discuss those questions. They examine oversight, liability, AI and critical infrastructure. O'Mara also draws lessons from SolarWinds and the war in Ukraine. Her bottom line: Trust must exist before a crisis, and new programs must be…