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April 10, 2017
 
 
DHS Device-Screening Catches Pedophiles at the Borders
// Mohana Ravindranath
About half a percent of the million travelers who come into the U.S. get their devices screened, the homeland security secretary said.
 
 
Cyber Watchers Fear Hackers Could Hold Government, Infrastructure Hostage
// Joseph Marks
Criminal hackers could hijack the digital controls of a chemical plant or dam and threaten massive damage unless they're paid $100 beeellion.
 
 

The New Administration's Cyber Stance

Weeks into his presidency, Trump is working to make good on his promises to improve the nation's cyber posture. Although much of Trump's cyber agenda remains murky, we've seen executive order drafts that would order reviews of nation's cyber vulnerabilities and capabilities, and task agency leaders to modernize aging, unsecure systems. 

This eBook discusses the current state of federal cyber policy and how things could play out under the new Trump presidency. 

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Trump's Border Wall Won't Be Made of Concrete If Lawmakers Have Their Way
// Heather Kuldell
Legislators want flexibility in border security, not a continuous, concrete wall.
 
 
DHS Achieves an Acquisition First for the Agency
// Frank Konkel
The department's acquisition programs have struggled for years, but there are signs of a turnaround.
 
 
The Five Coolest Drones from America's Biggest Naval Arms Show
// Patrick Tucker
New drones above and beneath the waves will change the way navies sail and fight in contested waters.
 
 
CBP Asks: What If There is a Perfect Dog for the Job?
// Mohana Ravindranath
Real-time data can help DHS understand canines.
 
 
America's Space Commanders Rattle Their Lightsabers
// Marina Koren
A steady drumbeat of remarks from Pentagon officials suggest they're worried that warfare in orbit could soon become a reality.
 
 
Trump Is Reportedly Going to Demand Foreigners Share Their Phone Passwords to Get Into the US
// Annalisa Merelli
The new rules could apply to the majority of visitors to the U.S.
 
 
Is the US Ready for Police Drones Outfitted With Tasers, Tear Gas and Lethal Weapons?
// Hanna Kozlowska
A new Connecticut bill would allow officers, not civilians, to use weaponized drones.
 
 

The New Administration's Cyber Stance

Weeks into his presidency, Trump is working to make good on his promises to improve the nation's cyber posture. Although much of Trump's cyber agenda remains murky, we've seen executive order drafts that would order reviews of nation's cyber vulnerabilities and capabilities, and task agency leaders to modernize aging, unsecure systems. 

This eBook discusses the current state of federal cyber policy and how things could play out under the new Trump presidency. 

Download Now
 
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