Cybersecurity

NSA Chief Michael Rogers Talks Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks represent an expanding and perilous front line for companies and the government. What do we do about a borderless war that has impacted business across the world and even a presidential campaign?

The Wall Street Journal’s Rebecca Blumenstein spoke with Adm. Michael S. Rogers, head of the National Security Agency and commander of the U.S. Cyber Command. Here are edited excerpts of the discussion.

MS. BLUMENSTEIN: How worried should CEOs be about the state of cybersecurity?

ADM. ROGERS: Do we have a challenge here that requires attention? Yes. Is there a role for CEOs to play in this? Yes. You don’t want your network-security team deciding unilaterally what’s important. You as the leader need to set that tone. I do that in my own organization.