Former NSA, Cyber Command chief Paul Nakasone says U.S. falling behind its enemies in cyberspace

In a wide-ranging speech and interview, Nakasone also talked about Trump administration moves and the shape of cyber offensive operations.

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Trump and others want to ramp up cyber offense, but there’s plenty of doubt about the idea

In recent months, incoming Trump administration national security adviser Mike Waltz and some lawmakers have suggested that in response to Chinese cyber breaches, the United States needs to prioritize taking more aggressive offensive actions in cyberspace rather than emphasizing defense. It’s been said before. And it’s easier said than done. Experts that spoke with reporters […]

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Chinese cyber center points finger at U.S. over alleged cyberattacks to steal trade secrets

The CNCERT said it had “handled’ two attacks on Chinese tech companies, which it attributed to an unnamed suspected U.S. intelligence agency.

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Cyber Command leader says budget powers are shaving time to complete tasks that once took years

One example, said Gen. Timothy Haugh, was moving $140 million swiftly for training improvements.

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Mattis: Don’t create separate military cyber service

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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Rob Joyce leaving NSA at the end of March

The spy agency’s cyber director will be replaced by David Luber, deputy director of the Cybersecurity Directorate and former executive director of U.S. Cyber Command.

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Biden Picks New NSA head, Key to Support of Ukraine, Defense of US Elections

U.S. President Joe Biden has picked a new NSA and Cyber Command leader to oversee America’s cyber warfare and defense.
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Collaboration between CISA, Cyber Command thwarted dangerous cyberattacks, officials said

During the 2023 RSA Conference, top officials provided rare insight into sharing information to protect U.S. networks from malicious hackers.

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Opinion: Why doctrinal arguments continue to stymie effective cyber policies

U.S. cyberspace policymakers view military principles with a dangerous disregard of what it actually takes to make American networks secure.

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