Cybersecurity
What Is a Cybersecurity Legal Practice?
Daniel Sutherland Fri, Apr 2, 2021, 11:10 AM
Some considerations for companies looking to build out a cybersecurity legal practice.
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Documents
Document: Joint Intelligence Community Statement on ‘Likely Russian’ Role in SolarWinds Incident
Alvaro Marañon Tue, Jan 5, 2021, 4:08 PM
On Jan. 5, 2021, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a joint statement, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the National Security Agency on the ongoing efforts of the recently created task force known as the Cyber Unified Coordination Group.
Documents
Document: Joint Intelligence Community Statement on the SolarWinds Orion Cyber Incident
Alvaro Marañon Thu, Dec 17, 2020, 11:43 AM
On Dec. 16, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a joint statement, along with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, annoucing the formation of a Cyber Unified Coordination Group to lead a whole-of-government response to the cyber incident affecting SolarWinds Orion products.
Cybersecurity and Deterrence
The SolarWinds Breach: Why Your Work Computers Are Down Today
Nicholas Weaver Mon, Dec 14, 2020, 4:07 PM
A quick guide to the news of a major cyber intrusion by the Russian government.
Cybersecurity and Deterrence
Quick Thoughts on the Russia Hack
Jack Goldsmith Mon, Dec 14, 2020, 11:04 AM
This most recent breach constitutes a stunning display of the U.S. government’s porous defenses of sensitive government networks and databases.
Information Sharing
Can Tech Companies and Local Governments Mitigate Abuses of Government Secrecy?
Ashley Deeks Thu, Dec 3, 2020, 8:01 AM
Sharing classified information with nonfederal actors has benefits that extend well beyond protecting elections and improving cybersecurity.
Election Security
In Praise of Chris Krebs
Susan Hennessey, Rohini Kurup, Benjamin Wittes Fri, Nov 20, 2020, 3:11 PM
Krebs, the first director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, was able to serve in a political position under President Trump without compromising his integrity. He made a significant contribution.
The Cyberlaw Podcast
The Cyberlaw Podcast: Trump’s Multiple Re-Entry China Policy Vehicles
Stewart Baker Tue, Nov 17, 2020, 9:16 AM
Another week, another Trump administration initiative to hasten the decoupling from China. As with MIRV warheads, the theory seems to be that the next administration can’t shoot them all down. Brian Egan lays out this week’s initiative, which lifts from obscurity a DoD list of Chinese military companies and excludes them from U.S. capital markets.
Election Security
FBI & CISA Warn of 'Foreign-Backed Online Journals' Spreading Election Disinformation
Rohini Kurup Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 3:41 PM
The FBI and CISA issued another public service announcement on Thursday, warning of the potential threat posed by foreign actors spreading disinformation about the 2020 U.S. presidential elections.
Election Security
FBI & CISA Issue Another Warning About 2020 U.S. Election Disinformation
Tia Sewell Mon, Sep 28, 2020, 2:05 PM
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) today issued another public service announcement that warns of the potential threat posed by foreign actors and cybercriminals spreading disinformation to cast doubt on the legitimacy of U.S. elections.