Paul Eisler

About Paul Eisler

Cybersecurity executive and attorney with deep experience strengthening the security and resilience of the U.S. communications ecosystem. Serves as Vice President of Cybersecurity at USTelecom – The Broadband Association, leading industry-wide initiatives to address evolving cyber threats, advance security best practices, and enhance public-private collaboration.Also serves as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Communications Sector Coordinating Council and Chair of the sector’s Cybersecurity Committee, coordinating engagement across government and industry. Has led collaborative efforts involving dozens of companies to develop actionable cybersecurity frameworks and incident response playbooks, including guidance for responding to major incidents such as state-sponsored cyberattacks.Appointed to the FCC’s Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council IX (CSRIC IX), contributing to recommendations on emerging technologies and risks, including artificial intelligence and 6G security.Licensed attorney in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, with nearly 15 years of experience representing domestic and global technology leaders on cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory matters at the intersection of law, policy, and technology.

Experience

1. Vice President, Cybersecurity

   USTelecom | The Broadband Association

   Jan 2023 — Present

   The USTelecom cyber team is at the forefront of innovation and provides thought leadership in a rapidly changing threat environment. Priorities include Supply Chain Risk Management, Cyber Crisis Response, Botnets and Internet of Things, Secure Routing (BGP/DNS), Small Business Cybersecurity, and Technical Standards Policy.

Education

• American University Washington College of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD, Law

  2009 — 2012