I will switching to a new platform soon. In the near future, I will be using The Wavelength as my primary means of sharing my output on technology, politics, and policy. So, please sign up if you would like to receive my newsletter. As of now, I plan on publishing with the same frequency. Thanks … Continue reading News-The Wavelength
Further Reading “'Law unto themselves': the Australian battle to curb Facebook and Twitter's power” By Paul Karp — The Guardian. This piece contextualizes the proposed policies coming out of Canberra that are setting the pace for the western world.“Malwarebytes said it was hacked by the same group who breached SolarWinds” By Catalin Cimpanu — ZDNet. … Continue reading Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events (25 January 2021)
First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. A new set of comprehensive regulations to help businesses in the EU regarding large technology companies came into force over the weekend, which is a key part of … Continue reading New EU “Platform to Business” Rule Took Effect Over Weekend
A House committee continues its inquiry into Section 230 liability protection and how it may be fueling the flood of online misinformation and disinformation. However, the preferred policy solutions of Republicans and Democrats differ significantly. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of … Continue reading Online Disinformation Hearing
Per usual, the NDAA contains a number of technology related provisions, including a some of the CSC’s recommendations. The People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation continue to receive attention. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 … Continue reading Senate Armed Services Marks Up FY 2021 NDAA
A Congressional cyber panel is adding four recommendations to its comprehensive March report. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. On 2 June, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) released an annex to its final … Continue reading Congressional Cybersecurity Commission Releases Annex To Final Report
Other Developments First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. A number of tech trade groups are asking the House Appropriations Committee’s Commerce-Justice-Science Subcommittee “to direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create … Continue reading Further Reading and Other Developments (6 June)
The federal civilian government’s cybersecurity metrics keep trending in positive directions, a development the Administration claims can be attributed to its policies. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. This week, the Office of … Continue reading OMB Submits Annual FISMA Report On Federal Cybersecurity, Noting 8% Fewer Incidents
Another Five Eyes nation details sustained cyber-attacks against healthcare and COVID-19 related entities. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. In the wake of similar statements by the American, British, Israeli, and other governments, … Continue reading Following Other Nations, Australia Warns Of Malicious Cyber Activity
As part of its larger battle with PRC, the Trump Administration continues to press Huawei First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. Late last week, the Administration took two steps that will continue to … Continue reading Trump Administration Extends Two Measures Against Huawei
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