Neustar? What’s a Neustar?
Today’s New York Times opened with an above-the-fold story entitled “Spy Agencies Urge Caution on Phone Deal.” The Wall Street Journal had a similar report, about “Security Concerns Arise with Phone Database Contract.” The gravamen of both articles…
Protecting Internet Freedom and American Interests: Required Reforms and Standards for ICANN Transition
The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has contracted with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage core functions of the Internet since ICANN was established in 1998. ICANN is a…
“Greetings from the Chinese Embassy”
“Greetings from the Chinese Embassy.” That’s how the email opened. It was an invitation to lunch (or tea) with a counselor in the embassy to discuss cybersecurity. How could I say “no?” So I went to lunch the other day. It was, on the whole,…
Crackdown on China spies overdue
Former Visiting Fellow, The Heritage Foundation (2009-2017) Former Visiting Fellow at The Heritage Foundation (2009-2017) The Justice Department announced Monday that it had indicted five members of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army on charges of…
Cybersecurity Information Sharing: One Step Toward U.S. Security, Prosperity, and Freedom in Cyberspace
The Internet is a powerful engine for growth and freedom, of which the United States has taken and continues to take full advantage. As everything from military systems to smartphones has become linked to the Internet, however, the number of bad…