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Articles by Paul Rosenzweig
Paul Rosenzweig is a prolific author, read a sampling of some of Paul’s most notable publications.

War of the Twitter bots
Nations are always fighting the last war. The Roman legions eventually fell victim to the unconventional tactics of the Visigoths. The British fleet sank off of Singapore because it couldn’t comprehend air power. Today, the United States is at risk…

Bits and Bytes: LabMD and Google AI
The FTC Takes a Loss. The Federal Trade Commission has been setting itself up as the regulator of private-sector cybersecurity. That effort took a hit this week when the 11th Circuit ruled that its standards were too indefinite. “In sum . . . the…

How China acquires ‘the crown jewels’ of U.S. technology
The U.S. government was well aware of China’s aggressive strategy of leveraging private investors to buy up the latest American technology when, early last year, a company called Avatar Integrated Systems showed up at a bankruptcy court in Delaware…

Government Should ‘Stop Pretending’ Your Social Security Number is Secret
Government and industry rely on Social Security numbers as a fail-safe way to ensure people are who they claim to be, but massive data breaches have led cybersecurity experts to argue the nine-digit identifier is past its prime. High-profile data…

Testimony of Paul Rosenzweig on the Future of the Social Security Number before the Subcommittee on Social Security
Introduction Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Larson, and Members of the Subcommittee, I thank you for your invitation to appear today and present testimony on the question of data security and the use of Social Security Numbers (SSNs). My name is…

Rudy Giuliani’s confusing media statements may hurt his business
Lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s decision to join President Donald Trump’s legal team could backfire on the former New York mayor if potential clients of his international consulting business view him as too erratic and go elsewhere for representation,…

Does cybersecurity need an NTSB-style board?
Over the past several years, cybsersecurity has become a growing concern for both the federal government and private corporations. Thus far, it has been largely a game of catch up, as security firms scramble to try to patch the holes discovered by…

Is It Time for a NTSB-Style Cybersecurity Board?
Over the past several years, cybsersecurity has become a growing concern for both the federal government and private corporations. Thus far, it has been largely a game of catch up, as security firms scramble to try to patch the holes discovered by…

Bolton’s Magnificent Idea: Nix the White House Cyber Czar
News reports suggest that new national security adviser John Bolton is thinking about eliminating the cybersecurity coordinator position, known as the “cyber czar,” that Rob Joyce will soon vacate. We think this is a magnificent idea. News reports…

The NTSB as a model for cybersecurity
Key Points The NTSB tells us what causes plane accidents and proposes ways to improve safety. Now is the time for the US to at least think about whether or not a similar effort is appropriate for cybersecurity. “[The U.S. should] consider the…