House members call on Obama administration to create cyberwar rules
The letter, signed mostly by Democrats, presses for clearer international law in cyberspace.
On Nov 6, 2015 by Eric Geller
Top lawmaker pushes for update on Obama’s international cyber strategy
The State Department strategy has been in place for years, but seems stalled.
On Nov 5, 2015 by Eric Geller
The government spent almost $7 million on military tributes at sporting events
When you hear the numbers involved, you’ll be outraged.
On Nov 5, 2015 by Joey Keeton
Russian threat has senators demanding answers about undersea Internet cables
Can the U.S. protect the most crucial piece of the global communications system?
On Nov 4, 2015 by Eric Geller
New bill would give states and cities more resources to fight cyberattacks
Local governments face cyberattacks, too
On Nov 3, 2015 by Eric Geller
New bill would restrict use of fake cell towers for surveillance
Bill would only permit government stingrays with search warrant.
On Nov 2, 2015 by Eric Geller
Here’s the Obama administration’s plan for protecting the government from hackers
Strong encryption is on the rise in the federal government.
On Oct 30, 2015 by Eric Geller
The fight over CISA is far from over
The Senate’s passage of CISA is just the beginning.
On Oct 28, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senate passes major cybersecurity info-sharing bill CISA
Big business groups love the bill, but tech companies are divided.
On Oct 27, 2015 by Eric Geller
The battle for computer science’s future in the classroom
Revamped No Child Left Behind bill could finally give computer science a level playing field.
On Oct 23, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
House lawmakers’ Mets–Dodgers bet ends on a sad note for California congressman
Here’s hoping he shows more enthusiasm next time.
On Oct 23, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz
White House backs CISA despite privacy groups’ concerns
‘There is an urgent and compelling need for cybersecurity legislation.’
On Oct 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
CISA’s privacy safeguard can be overruled by the FBI, NSA, or any federal agency
Right now, one of the privacy provisions in this bill has a major loophole.
Senate votes to move ahead with CISA, a controversial cybersecurity bill
Privacy groups worry that the bill will expose more sensitive information to hackers.
On Oct 22, 2015 by Eric Geller
Dropbox opposes CISA as debate over the cybersecurity bill heats up
Tech companies say CISA would hurt their users’ privacy.
On Oct 21, 2015 by Eric Geller
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