How Unqualified Is Kristi Noem? Let Us Count the Ways.
The South Dakota governor has little to recommend her for secretary of homeland security.
Judge Cannon Has Gotten It Completely Wrong
In dismissing the classified-documents case, she is ignoring both practical history and legal precedent. Judge Aileen Cannon, a Donald Trump appointee, has dismissed the criminal charges against the former president. On the merits, her opinion is a…
Big Tech’s trouble in China: New ‘work secrets’ law could force tough choices
For years, the national and cyber security communities have warned technology companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Oracle that escalating tensions between the United States and China would ultimately make them choose between one of their largest…
With Trump’s SCOTUS Appeal, Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
Sometimes the law mandates delay and no one can do anything about it. But there is nothing mandatory at all about what the Supreme Court has done with Donald Trump’s appeal. On the contrary, the decision to hear his petition for presidential immunity…
The Secret Service Texting Scandal Makes No Sense
At best, it’s a tale of shocking incompetence. At worst, the parade of errors is indicative of darker motivations. The United States Secret Service is reported to have permanently deleted or lost a host of data, including text messages, that relate…
Kenny Rogers, China, and the tech business
Few know it, but the great songwriter Kenny Rogers also had a lot to teach the world about cybersecurity. No. Seriously. His classic song, “The Gambler,” is not just a story about wagering, it can be read as a parable about cybersecurity and, in…