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Two Years After Snowden, Are We Better Off?
The NSA's mass surveillance authority has been scaled back, but answers to other digital issues are still being contentiously debated.
Threats
A Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Suggests, Obliquely, that US Hacked Networks
Mimicking American security firms that point fingers in Beijing's direction, Qihoo 360 says that a foreign group has launched persistent attacks on China.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Will Relaunch $475 Million Cyber Effort This Fall
Shortly after cancelling its search for bids on a five-year outsourcing contract, U.S. Cyber Command said a retooled version will be out by October.
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The Country That Could Reshape Cyber Law
Finland is the perfect middle-power to help the world forge much-needed online norms.
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The Navy Is Trying To Hack-Proof Its Drones
Aerial robots weren't expected to become part of the Internet of Things, but now the Navy needs to protect them from cyber threats.
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The Army Is Shopping for Cyber Weapons
As part of the Pentagon's plan to beef up its capabilities, the service is reaching out to providers to see what kinds of tools are available.
Threats
Russia, China Grow Closer With New Cyber Agreement
Xi Jinping’s appearance at Vladimir Putin’s side at the Victory Parade in Moscow signifies a deepened relationship based on a common adversary: the U.S.
Science & Tech
Here’s a Chinese Take on the Pentagon's New Cyber Strategy
A military scholar doubts U.S. claims that it is getting better at attributing online attacks.
Science & Tech
VA Blocked More Than a Billion Cyber Threats in March
The VA could become quickly overwhelmed if the threat continues to escalate, the agency's top information officer said.
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CYBERCOM To Outsource $475 Million of Work To Stand Up Command
The massive contract would cover more than 20 task areas and would build out one of the divisions of the Pentagon's fledgling cyber branch.
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How the Pentagon Could Soon Share Americans' Data With Foreign Militaries
The new cyber strategy could provide allies with Americans’ information gathered under proposed legislation.
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Pentagon Sets Up a Silicon Valley Outpost
Can Ash Carter enlist a tech community spooked by spying and allergic to bureaucracy?
Science & Tech
House Passes Blockbuster Cybersecurity Bill
Despite fears that the measure could bolster the NSA's spying power, it cleared the lower chamber by a wide margin.
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The Pentagon Isn't the Only Agency Turning to Silicon Valley
DHS is close to opening up a new office to court top tech and cyber talent.
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NSA Chief: Rules of War Apply to Cyberwar, Too
In the tightly controlled discussion about cyber weapons, this counts as a step toward transparency.
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The Army Is Sharing Its Top Cyber Warriors With Hollywood and Wall Street
A new public-private program wants to 'marry-up' cyber soldiers with a civilian career to defend against online threats.
Science & Tech
Pentagon To Recruit Thousands For Cybersecurity Reserve Force
Military leaders want private sector and National Guard cyber professionals at the ready in case of a national network emergency.
Policy
Two Ways the United Nations Could Improve Cybersecurity Policy This Week
It will come down to sticking with an unsatisfactory status quo or coming up with something new.
Science & Tech
A Global Consensus on Cyber Security Is Gaining Momentum
Here’s what to look for in two meetings that will explore how states with limited capacity can draw upon technologically sophisticated countries.
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