Collaborate Disseminate
PropositionDigital offense capabilities are currently net negative for the security ecosystem.[0]The costs of improved digital offense currently outweigh the benefits. The legitimate benefits of digital offense accrue primarily to the security one perc… Continue reading Digital Offense Capabilities Are Currently Net Negative for the Security Ecosystem
“The best defense is a good offense.” History credits Revolutionary War hero George Washington with being among the first to vocalize this concept, later famously echoed by heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey and football god Vince Lombar… Continue reading Like Football, Your Cybersecurity Defense Needs a Strong Offense
Lawmakers bluntly asked military leaders for a regulatory wishlist Tuesday, in a move that could open the door for policy changes concerning when warfare units are allowed to launch hacking operations. Over the last several years, top military brass has been frustrated by the legal barriers that complicate military-led computer network attacks. Military organizations largely lack the authorities to act independently in cyberspace. Approval usually begins with a interagency review and ends with direct permission from the president. Historically, this arrangement has led to a long line of denials. One lawmaker, Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., described the current approval process as being “slow as molasses.” A bipartisan effort by lawmakers in recent weeks has seen Congress vocally criticize the Trump administration for its lackluster response to Russian offensive cyber and misinformation activities. Part of this outrage stems from two prior congressional hearings where intelligence leaders, including Director of National Intelligence Dan […]
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Longtime readers know that I have no problem with foreign countries replacing American vendors with local alternatives. For example, see Five Reasons I Want China Running Its Own Software. This is not a universal principle, but as an American I am fine… Continue reading Spectre and Meltdown from a CNO Perspective
Longtime readers know that I have no problem with foreign countries replacing American vendors with local alternatives. For example, see Five Reasons I Want China Running Its Own Software. This is not a universal principle, but as an American I am fine… Continue reading Spectre and Meltdown from a CNO Perspective