Justin Sherman

Justin Sherman, computer scientist and CEO of Global Cyber Strategies and author of Navigating Technology and National Security, explains U.S. regulatory efforts around technology and data transactions. He discusses tensions between risk, transparency, and innovation speed. Topics include export controls, CFIUS and data reviews, supply-chain rules, cloud KYC, bulk transfer limits, and approaches to China like de-risking.

Justin Sherman, founder of Global Cyber Strategies and author of 'Navigating Technology and National Security,' dives into how national security influences technology regulation. He discusses historical patterns in tech security policies, like export controls and investment screening. Justin emphasizes the necessity of a national security toolkit to combat intertwined threats and suggests that stronger privacy laws can enhance security. He also highlights risks from European data brokers and offers practical steps for businesses to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.

Justin Sherman, founder of Global Cyber Strategies and a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, dives into the complexities of technology and national security. He traces the origins of U.S. export controls back to the colonial era and discusses the economic tradeoffs of regulation. Sherman highlights challenges with controlling technology in today’s interconnected world, particularly with adversaries like China. He emphasizes the need for transparency in software and AI regulations and outlines the lessons learned from the TikTok debate on policy consistency.