Latest in Cybersecurity & Tech
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How to Make the National Cyber Director Position Work
It will fall on the incoming Biden administration to implement the new office—and a great deal of hard work lies ahead. -
SolarWinds Is Bad, but Retreat From Defend Forward Would Be Worse
Russia launched SolarWinds—the latest in a long series of hostile Russian cyber operations—not because the U.S. has engaged too proactively in cyberspace. Quite the opposite; it did so, very simply, beca... -
Social Media Companies Need Better Emergency Protocols
Social media companies should develop emergency protocols to counter the exploitation by malign agents and states that seek to foment violence. -
The Coronavirus Games: A Geopolitical Spy Story
Around the world, spies are being used to respond to the pandemic by collecting information and equipment, engaging in information warfare, and exploiting contact-tracing platforms. -
What to Make of the Facebook Oversight Board’s Inaugural Docket
It’s useful to take a close look at what cases the board has agreed to take on so far, and to try to tease out what it might be trying to accomplish. -
Longer-Term Cybersecurity Implications of the Occupation of the Capitol—Beware of Fake Leaks
There are many consquences of the rioters taking computers from members' offices. -
The Parler Breach and the Capitol Rioters
Cybersecurity meets the insurrection. -
Twitter Puts an End to Trump’s Rhetorical Presidency
The excitement and alarm that greeted President Trump’s ban from Twitter underscores a fundamental truth about his presidency: The power of presidential speech was the only power of the office that ever ... -
The Facebook Oversight Board Should Review Trump’s Suspension
Checks and balances don’t exist only for decisions people agree with. Facebook should allow oversight of its most high-profile content moderation decision yet. -
China and the European Union Finalize Investment Agreement; China Approves Vaccine
Lawfare’s biweekly roundup of U.S.-China technology policy and national security news. -
Substack’s Curious Views on Content Moderation
The popular email newsletter platform released a blog post about their content moderation philosophy. It's an interesting but flawed document. -
Israel, Cyberattacks and International Law
In response to a series of cyberattacks, Israel seems to be increasingly turning toward international law to guide its approach to hostile activities in cyberspace.


