Auburn University Hosts Special Livestream Event Featuring National Cyber Director, Organized by McCrary Institute

White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., will discuss the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan on a special livestreamed event  Wednesday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. CDT, presented by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security.

Coker, who was confirmed as national cyber director Dec. 23, 2023, is a 20-year Navy veteran, retired Central Intelligence Agency senior executive and former executive director of the National Security Agency. He is expected to give a short presentation, followed by a one-on-one moderated chat with McCrary Institute Director Frank Cilluffo.

McCrary Institute Senior Fellow Katherine Gronberg, head of government services at investment and advisory firm NightDragon, will also moderate a panel discussion on the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan with select senior government representatives.