Google’s Ian Yahya on securing public sector missions with smarter, faster tech

In a recent conversation with Scoop New Group’s Wyatt Kash, Ian Yahya, Managing Director for Pixel Partnerships at Google, emphasized how government agencies can enhance cyber resilience by adopting proactive defense strategies like zero trust, strong identity controls and securing mobile endpoints. He highlighted Pixel devices as secure platforms built for mission-critical operations, featuring hardware-level protection and tools like satellite SOS and live translation. Yahya also discussed how emerging technologies, such as satellite communications and AI, expand global connectivity and accelerate real-time public safety decision-making. In addition, he stressed the importance of government-industry collaboration in developing secure, privacy-preserving innovations tailored to real-world challenges.