- Insurance Can Trigger Stronger Cyber Security (Washington Post): A senior U.S. Treasury Department, speaking at an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, suggested that the insurance industry can be the driving force behind the strengthening of cyber security in the private sector, the Washington Post reported. According to the article, Deputy Secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin acknowledged that with Congress currently struggling to pass cyber security legislation, and with the frequency of malicious cyber incidents increasing, insurers can help companies identify weaknesses in their systems and practices. As with traditional insurance, a company with better cyber security and lower risk will be able to obtain better rates, the article continued. The full article can be found here.
- Lack of Cyber Deterrence Policy Undermines U.S. Cyber Security, say top Intelligence Officials (FWC): National Security Agency Director Admiral Michael Rogers and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper have reiterated the need to establish a clear cyber deterrence policy, reports FWC. The statements were made to the House Intelligence Committee on September 10. Both directors also explained the restraints placed on U.S. agencies that conduct foreign intelligence gathering activities, and expressed concern that other nations conduct these activities without such legal restraints. The Obama administration has been pushing to establish a set of norms in cyberspace, and the Department of State has presented proposals to Congress, but Congress has yet to act, FWC continued. The full article can be found here.
- Korea and Australia Seek Closer Cyber Security Cooperation (Computer World): Australian and Korean defense officials have signed a “blueprint” for defense and security cooperation, reports Computer World. Computer World also reported that the two nations will continue to meet regularly for bilateral cyber-policy dialogues, as well as to address common cyber threats. According to the article, further, both nations plan assist the international community in its efforts to ensure a secure cyberspace.In addition to cyber security, areas where the two nations desire to continue cooperation include defense, counter-proliferation, transnational law enforcement, border security, crisis management, and maritime safety, the article continued. The full article can be found here.
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