We rely on cyber systems for most aspects of our daily lives—from commercial transactions to transportation networks. However, keeping these essential cyber systems safe, secure, and resilient is becoming more difficult as these technologies grow in complexity and face increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

A new National Academies report Cyber Hard Problems: Focused Steps Toward a Resilient Digital Futureoutlines 10 key challenges where targeted progress could strengthen the security and resilience of U.S. cyber systems.

Join us June 25-26, 2025, in Washington, D.C. or online for a workshop exploring these critical issues and next steps.

During the first workshop session on June 25 (from 9am-5:30pm ET), expert speakers from industry, government, and academia will discuss the 10 cyber hard problems identified in the report, how they impact everyday life, and ways to mitigate them. Topics of discussion will include:

• how developers and the public can better assess risk in cyber systems, including emerging uses of artificial intelligence
• methods to ensure that both individual cyber components and integrated systems remain secure from creation to implementation
• ways to enhance information provenance and integrity and design user interfaces that bolster cybersecurity
• mechanisms for improving the security and operation of cyber-physical systems such as smart buildings and critical infrastructure

The second workshop session on June 26 (from 9am-12:15pm ET) will move beyond the individual cyber hard problems to explore overarching needs for policy and governance, with a focus on national cybersecurity strategies.