Tom Galvin
Executive Director
Digital Citizens Alliance
Tom has led Internet security and safety initiatives for two decades. He serves as executive director of the Digital Citizens Alliance, a coalition focused on educating the public and policymakers on the threats that consumers face on the Internet. He previously served as Vice President of government Relations at VeriSign, where he was responsible for driving strategy with policy makers regarding homeland security, Internet security and telecommunications policy. He started his career as a Washington-based journalist, during which he interviewed over 1,000 public figures, from presidents to Fortune 500 CEOs to celebrities.
Recent Events and Presentations
Malvertising: How Piracy Sites Use Malicious Ads to Infect Consumer Devices With Malware
Watch ITIF's panel discussion about the threat that malware in ads on piracy sites poses to consumers, the implications of these malicious ads for cybersecurity, and how the public and private sectors can address this issue. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Co-Chair of the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, will provide keynote remarks.
Unboxing the Piracy Threat of Streaming Media Boxes
Please join ITIF for a panel discussion on the challenges associated with piracy from streaming media boxes, its impact on the creative industry, and steps policymakers can take to protect lawful U.S. businesses.
Stealing for Profit: A Close Look at the Revenue of Online Piracy Websites
Join ITIF for a presentation from David Price, head of piracy intelligence at the UK firm NetNames, who will present the first major assessment of how much ad revenue is generated by piracy websites.
Where Does the U.S. Really Stand in Broadband and Why?
We have heard for years that the U.S. lags behind many other countries when it comes to broadband. But just how far behind are we and why?
The Need for Speed: The Importance of Next-Generation Broadband Networks
ITIF release a report on the need for next-generation broadband in the United States.
