Former top White House cyber officials in the Biden administration are set to host a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris during two major hacking conferences in Las Vegas next month. The event, dubbed 'Hackers for Harris,' will offer tickets at $10,000 for co-sponsors and $2,700 for VIPs, as per the flyer details.
This fundraiser aims to tap into a unique funding source for the Harris campaign - corporate executives who align with the Biden administration's cybersecurity priorities. The cybersecurity community has shown concern over the dismissal of Chris Krebs, the former head of the Department of Homeland Security's cyber agency, by former President Donald Trump after Krebs affirmed the security of the 2020 election.
The event will feature Kemba Walden and Jake Braun, both of whom held key positions at the White House Office of the National Cyber Director. This office plays a crucial role in coordinating federal cybersecurity policy and overseeing agencies' cyber defenses.
The fundraiser is strategically scheduled alongside the Black Hat and Def Con conferences, renowned gatherings that attract a diverse audience of security researchers, government officials, and corporate executives to Las Vegas annually. Notably, Def Con hosts the 'Voting Village,' where experts analyze voting equipment for vulnerabilities to enhance their security measures.
