Update on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
Despite the concerns of privacy advocates, the Senate has passed cybersecurity legislation, creating a process for the government and private industry to share information on […] More
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Cybersecurity: The Human Factor
People are the weakest link in any cybersecurity system. Conversations about the cyber issue typically focus on systems, the primary targets of hackers and cyber […] More
Going Dark
The government is in a bind – it wants to stop criminals and terrorists, but it also wants to support strong encryption. Navigating this quandary […] More
The Encryption Debate
“Are we so mistrustful of government—and of law enforcement—that we are willing to let bad guys walk away…willing to leave victims in search of justice?” […] More
Spirits in Space
There may be water on Mars, but there’s definitely liquor in orbit. Over the last couple of years, there have been a number of people […] More
Top of Mind for Chief Security Officers
The old saying goes that there are only two guarantees in life: death and taxes. But if you’re a Chief Security Officer, you may as […] More
Eye in the Sky
It seems like drones are everywhere now. They started decades ago as a military tool, but today drones are very much a part of the […] More
Where They Stand on National Security
Tonight, Republican candidates will take the stage for the second GOP Presidential debate. We’ve heard a lot about jobs, immigration and the economy – but […] More
Can Congress Solve the Cybersecurity Problem?
Large-scale cyber attacks like those experienced by OPM, Sony, Anthem, and Target have intensified the ongoing criticism that the US government lacks a coherent cybersecurity […] More
The Next Concorde
Periodically, The Cipher Brief will explore outside-the-box technologies and unusual, sometimes weird, scientific innovations. You’ll see how the boundaries between reality and fantasy are growing thinner […] More
5 Reasons “Space War” Isn’t As Scary As It Sounds
The U.S. depends heavily on military and commercial satellites. If a less satellite-dependent opponent launched an anti-satellite (ASAT) attack, it would have far greater impact […] More
Strengthening U.S. Cyber Defenses
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) hack shocked the U.S., exposing the vulnerability of the U.S. government to cyber attack. After thieves took the personal […] More
The Internet of Things: What You Need to Know
By now you’ve probably heard about the two cybersecurity professionals who hacked a Jeep while it was in motion. Earlier this month, hackers at Def Con, a […] More
Black Hat 2015: The Cipher Brief’s Top Picks
It’s Day 3 of Black Hat 2015, a major conference for cybersecurity professionals. With over 9,000 attendees expected, the conference addresses major issues facing top information security […] More
The Blurred Line Between Cybercrime and Cyberespionage
Cybercriminals are now using more advanced methods, once the exclusive domain of the state, to steal and profit from personal and proprietary information, blurring the […] More