The National Security Agency approved both Windows 10 and Surface devices to be operated with classified workloads under the Commercial Solutions for Classified Programs list, Microsoft announced.[…] Defense & Intelligence NSA Feb 9, 2017 | 12:24 pm ...
The majority will be approved by Obama in his Friday speech, which is expected to focus primarily on the president’s proposals to increase transparency and privacy protections, though sources said the situation remains fluid and that some decisions have yet to be finalized. The Associated Pres...
Whereas in the past the NSA could instantaneously run approved searches of its database, now the agency must approach each telecommunications company to ask about a number and then wait for a response. In his January post Gerstell acknowledged concerns that the new approach could be "too ...
Sensenbrenner on Wednesday said Snowden’s revelations showed that the government had “misapplied” the Patriot Act. Defenders of the NSA have said that the leaks exposed crucial national security programs, and allowed terrorists and enemies of the country to stay hidden from the United States. T...
Next, is the opening of US mail and manipulation of it contents with potentially dangerous electronic devices (non-FCC or non-UL approved devices which could cause fires or jam civilian radio frequencies). Again, it would be prudent to have EFF or ACLU lawyers look into these legal aspects....
to add statements from google attorney and the aclu. kim zetter writes about cybersecurity and national security and is the author of countdown to zero day: stuxnet and the launch of the world’s first digital weapon. contact kim on signal at kimz.42. ... read more read more the ...
So, quick summary: secret surveillance programs enacted in secret ostensibly to protect America from terrorism threats are now turning over data on American citizens to the FBI, fully unrelated to issues of national security. The rules governing all this are secret, decided by a secret court. ...
"clear national security or law enforcement” application. the white house's review of its policy over the use of zero-day vulnerabilities only began after the leak of documents by edward snowden outlining the nsa's surveillance programs. but alexander makes it clear in the wide-ranging ...
(and yes for my sins I’m a qualified fire safety officer). Save the traditional extinguishers for actuall fires and have the three types approved for electrical equipment handy. Oh a fire blanket and bucket of sand may be “old school” but are still handy if you know how to use them...
The director of both organizations is appointed by the Secretary of Defense and approved by the president before taking the reins. The director must be a commissioned military officer with at least a three-star rank. This person also heads U.S. Cyber Command, a "network warfare" unit created...