With his choice of Tom Bossert as adviser on terrorism and cyberattacks, President-elect Donald Trump also elevated the role to independent status alongside the National Security Advisor.
The decision to elevate Mr. Bossert's position — whose responsibilities include advising the president on domestic security, counterterrorism and cybersecurity — "reflects the unwavering commitment President-elect Trump has to the safety and security of the nation, its people and territory," according to an emailed statement from the Trump-Pence transition team. This puts Mr. Bossert, officially Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, at the same level as Michael Flynn, Mr. Trump's pick for national security adviser.
Mr. Bossert, who previously served as Deputy Homeland Security Adviser to President George W. Bush, currently runs his own homeland and national security counseling business. His cybersecurity experience includes "deep" involvement in developing U.S. cybersecurity strategy and service as a Senior Cybersecurity Fellow for the U.S. Atlantic Council, a think tank for international affairs.
In a statement, Mr. Bossert outlined his priorities for cybersecurity, which include drafting a "cyber doctrine" to govern technology, while still honoring individual rights and fair trade. "The internet is a U.S. invention, it should reflect these U.S. values as it continues to transform the future for all nations and all generations," Mr. Bossert said in the statement.
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