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Speaking from the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Cloudflare (NET) CEO Matthew Prince joined Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss cybersecurity implications as Donald Trump assumes the role of 47th US President.
Prince emphasizes continuity in their government relationships, stating, "We provide cybersecurity services to basically anyone who's there."
He notes that cybersecurity transcends political divisions: "I think one of the things that unite any administration is that they want to make sure that our secrets are safe in the nation," adding, "We've just seen over and over again presidents prioritize that the nation's security is paramount, and a big part of that today is cybersecurity," Prince explains.
Addressing infrastructure needs, Prince highlights vulnerable sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, and education. "I think that's what I would say to the Trump administration: lean on private industry, ask for our help and we're happy to help those organizations, those institutions that are in need."
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The company's mission remains consistent: "We want to make sure that whoever you are, wherever you are, you can be secure online," he states.
Regarding national security concerns surrounding TikTok, Prince says: "I do think that we need to be focused on what is it that we're giving information up to and where is that information going to and where is it flowing." However, he acknowledges the issue is "above my paygrade."
Addressing Big Tech's increasing engagement with Trump, Prince suggests these companies "had something to fix," and their presence shows Trump their willingness to "talk" and "engage." He compares the US tech industry to a "battleship."
"I think if we actually start investing in tech.... that's a huge advantage that the US has," he tells Yahoo Finance, emphasizing how "American values" can be propagated globally through US technology leadership.
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This post was written by Angel Smith