In a virtual greeting, attendees heard from Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents the 23rd District of Texas, which covers more than 800 miles of the southern border—the largest border district in the country, larger than 30 states, and encompassing two time zones. congressman Conzales positioned Texas as a leader in global critical infrastructure security, focusing particularly on the state's role in cybersecurity. San Antonio’s leadership in cybersecurity is crucial for the United States, since, as Congressman Gonzales emphasized, cyberattacks now represent one of the most significant threats to the nation’s safety and stability.
“Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue, it is an issue of national security”
The Hon. Tony Gonzales
United States Congressman
United States House of Representatives, District 23
San Antonio is a pioneer in the field of cybersecurity, and this national leadership position is growing with its maturing ecosystem designed to support cybersecurity innovation and development. Texas’ leadership in the cybersecurity field has been buttressed by Texas Governor Abbott's initiation of Texas Cyber Command, a key initiative designed to bolster the state’s defenses against cyber threats.
Through the efforts of Texas’ private industries and its political leaders, the state is not only addressing domestic cybersecurity challenges but is also positioning itself as a global hub of innovation for critical infrastructure security.
