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Obama signs secret directive to help thwart cyberattacks
- mtgx 14y agoI thought Obama was promising transparency not too long ago.
- mpyne 14y agoDid you read the article or just the title? The subject-referenced policy Obama signed is pretty much detailed high-level policy guidance on what is considered network defense and what is considered cyber operations, and in doing so sets out rules for usage of such. This is exactly the kind of thing CIA, Dept. of State, Dept. of Defense, etc. don't need being made directly available to Iran, China, Russia, non-state actors, etc. The article also notes that corresponding guidance for cooperation between the government and civilian agencies is still being worked both on Capitol Hill and as a separate Executive Order.