Cybersecurity

Six Steps the US and its Allies Should Take to Prevent Russian Cyber Attacks

By Franklin D. Kramer, Robert Butler, and Catherine Lotrionte, US News and World Report

The Russian cyber-hacking of the Democratic National Committee, as reported by multiple cybersecurity organizations, is only the latest unacceptable and unlawful activity by that state.

Public-Private Partnerships on Cybersecurity Seen as Key to Pass Effective Security Legislation

Increased cooperation between government cybersecurity officials and independent hacker communities can lead to streamlined and higher quality legislation for technology security measures, according to cybersecurity expert. “We are seeing a change from a completely adversarial relationship between the government and the hacker community and it’s starting to thaw a bit where there is a lot […]

At Cybersecurity Gatherings, A Thaw Between Feds and Hackers

By Jeff Stone, Passcode

At an Atlantic Council event this week, cybersecurity researchers and experts said last week's Black Hat and DEF CON conferences showed that Washington is working harder to build better relations with the hacker community.