Analysts told Breaking Defense it would take weeks for a ship to reach the Middle East, and actually getting patients aboard presents myriad logistical, diplomatic and security problems.
By Justin KatzIn discussing the new Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 report, Sen. Angus King speculated some cyber deterrence against Russia is already paying off, with Putin “afraid” of the NSA.
By Jaspreet Gill“America’s economic prosperity is linked to strong cybersecurity defenses in the private sector,” the letter says.
By Jaspreet GillProponents say treaty would allow US to pressure other nations to join as well; opponents say it’ll threaten national security interests.
By Justin Katz“If the past year has taught us anything, it’s the obligation we have as leaders to anticipate the unimaginable,” CISA nominee Easterly said. “I believe as a nation we remain at great risk of a catastrophic cyberattack.”
By Brad D. Williams“Someone told me I was like Chicken Little, but I prefer Paul Revere,” said Sen. King, who co-chaired the commission that recommended creating the national cyber director.
By Brad D. Williams“We are disappointed, though unsurprised, to learn of the cyberattack,” Sen. King and Rep. Gallagher said. “We can and must be better… in navigating the threats of the Age of Cyber Aggression.”
By Brad D. WilliamsSen. Tim Kaine said of the nomination, “Senators deserve answers to my questions about Tier 1’s role in training any Saudis implicated in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. I don’t feel comfortable moving forward on this nomination until I get answers.”
By Paul McLeary“One thing the pandemic has taught us is the unthinkable can happen,” said Sen. Angus King, co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.“This pandemic only strengthens the argument for preparing for what we call a cyber pandemic, which we might well face,” Sen. King says. “This is the longest wind up for a punch in the history of the world. We better be ready.”
By Kelsey AthertonAmidst the usual calls for government reform and corporate responsibility, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission makes a surprisingly hard-headed case for old-school deterrence.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.Approximately 50 experts in cloud computing were responsible for selecting Microsoft for the JEDI contract, and were anonymous to prevent political influence from the White House.
By Barry Rosenberg“Arlington is full of our comrades, and we understand absolutely full well the hazards of our chosen profession … and we are not going to be intimidated into making stupid decisions. We will give our best military advice, regardless of the consequences to ourselves.”
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.As the three most powerful civilians in the Army Department, Esper, McCarthy, and Jette have formed by all accounts a tight-knit and effective team. That’s particularly remarkable because they’ve had abundant opportunities for conflict as they turned the Army bureaucracy upside down.
By Paul McLeary