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Trump Administration’s Cybersecurity Executive Order Smartly Builds On Previous Efforts

Blog

Last week, the Trump Administration released its long awaited Presidential Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure (“Cybersecurity EO” or “Executive Order”). The Order launches significant reviews of the federal government’s digital vulnerabilities, existing efforts to protect critical infrastructure, and the development of the “cyber workforce”, and focuses on three…

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Trump Administration's Cybersecurity Executive Order Smartly Builds On Previous Efforts

Blog

Last week, the Trump Administration released its long awaited Presidential Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure (“Cybersecurity EO” or “Executive Order”). The Order launches significant reviews of the federal government’s digital vulnerabilities, existing efforts to protect critical infrastructure, and the development of the “cyber workforce”, and focuses on three…

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CCIA Welcomes Incoming Chief Trade Negotiator

News & Events

Washington — CCIA and the i2Coalition sent a letter congratulating US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The Senate approved his nomination Thursday with an 82-14 vote. The letter noted the digital economy is a leading sector of US trade, and the increasing challenges US companies face when other countries censor or exert controls over the internet…

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Embassy of Canada To Host Tech, IP Policy Discussion Wednesday

News & Events

Washington –Canada’s Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton will offer opening remarks at a panel discussion on the future of North American trade and intellectual property hosted by the Embassy of Canada Wednesday April 5th at 12pm. Computer & Communications Industry Association Vice President Matt Schruers will moderate the panel of technology company experts. To…

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