Listen "To the Point: The Under the Radar Risk of Letting Counter-Drone Authorities Expire with Matt Hayden"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Cyber Focus: To the Point, Frank Cilluffo sits down with Matt Hayden, former DHS official and current GDIT executive, to unpack the looming expiration of the Preventing Emerging Threats Act. Together, they explore the growing dangers posed by drones—from hobbyist disruptions to nation-state threats—and what's at stake if Congress fails to reauthorize key counter-UAS authorities by October 1. Hayden explains why current authorities are essential for protecting the homeland and how they fall short when it comes to local law enforcement, airports, and evolving drone technology. Op-Ed: Flying under the radar: Congress is poised to let key counter-drone authorities lapse
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