New coalition will enter legal debate over industry’s role in government cyber missions

Venable’s Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law launched the Cyber Operations Policy Coalition to convene industry, government, legal experts, academia, and civil society to develop policy frameworks for collective cyber defense. Event participants emphasized unresolved legal authorities, liability, and operational rules for deeper public‑private cyber collaboration, noting the role of industry, emerging AI influences, and potential offensive‑leaning options in crisis scenarios.