Overprotected: Cybersecurity Without Borders

This interactive panel explored how the United States, Mexico, and Canada can strengthen trilateral collaboration to bolster cybersecurity across North America. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and borderless, coordinated government action is essential to protect critical infrastructure, ensure data privacy, and defend democratic institutions. Panelists examined opportunities for joint policy development, intelligence sharing, public-private partnerships, and capacity building; with a focus on harmonizing regulatory frameworks and investing in cross-border cybersecurity readiness. The session aimed to identify actionable trilateral strategies that enhance regional resilience and establish North America as a global leader in cybersecurity governance. Speakers: Chad Wolf, Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer, America First Policy Institute Colin MacSween, Director General, National Cyber Security at Public Safety Canada Erik Moreno Sánchez, Cybersecurity Director, Minsait México Sen. Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas, Senator, Nuevo León, Senate of Mexico Noe Garcia III, Managing Partner, Forward Global