Russia’s meddling in the U.S. presidential election and cyber security took center stage at several confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with lawmakers from both parties raising questions about the government’s efforts to counter aggression in cyber space.
Trump’s choices to lead the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and State, as well as the CIA, all faced questions about Russian aggression, particularly in cyber space. Lawmakers also grilled cabinet nominees on their plans to develop a comprehensive cyber doctrine to deter and respond to cyber attacks.
The confirmation hearings took place in the days after the U.S. intelligence community …read more
Source: The Washington Free Beacon
