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Brad Smith defended the company at a time of growing concerns about whether the tech giant is sufficiently prioritizing security.
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Some experts are doubtful the Homeland Security Committee testimony and questioning of Microsoft chief Brad Smith will lead to significant change.
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In a party-line vote, House appropriators voted to slash funding for the Election Assistance Commission and scrap federal election security grants.
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Even as the legislation advanced through a key subcommittee, members from both parties raised concerns with the measure, indicating that it faces an uncertain road toward passage and may still be significantly altered.
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The former defense secretary said U.S. Cyber Command needs emergency authority to be able to operate inside the United States.
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A two-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act clears the chamber in a 60-34 vote Saturday.
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The bill’s passage was cheered by privacy advocates, but faces an uncertain future in the Senate and with the White House.
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Civil liberties advocates want to narrow the scope of an amendment to a controversial surveillance law.
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House lawmakers argue that growing consolidation in the health care sector has created vulnerabilities to cyberattacks.
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Just days ago, lawmakers voted against even allowing a debate on an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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