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The U.S. government's new program allows private companies to participate in offensive cyber operations.

National SecurityCybersecurityPoliticsLegal IssuesSep 1, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the U.S. government's new program allowing private sector involvement in offensive cyber operations, signed by President Trump on August 12. It highlights legal considerations for companies joining the program. The issue is significant due to its implications for cybersecurity, national security, and private sector collaboration.

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The U.S. government's new program allows private companies to participate in offensive cyber operations.
Parent: National SecurityEntity: U.S. Government ProgramSub-entity: Private Sector Cyber OperationsImpact: negativeDate: Sep 1, 2026Target: The involvement of private companies in offensive cyber operations

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On Aug. 12, President Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum creating a program to bring the private sector into offensive cyber operations. Aaron R. Cooper and Philip Chertoff explain the program's structure and the legal issues companies should consider before joining. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/white-house-unveils-program-to-authorize-private-sector-cyber-surveillance-and-disruption-operations
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@[email protected]
On Aug. 12, Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum creating a program to bring the private sector into offensive cyber operations. Aaron R. Cooper and Philip Chertoff explain the program's structure and the legal issues companies should consider before joining. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/white-house-unveils-program-to-authorize-private-sector-cyber-surveillance-and-disruption-operations
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