A Former NSA Deputy Director Weighs In On 'Snowden'
You can probably guess what a former deputy director of the National Security Agency thinks of the new biopic on Edward Snowden.
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Former AG Holder Says Edward Snowden's Leak Was A 'Public Service'
Eric Holder, who was attorney general when the former NSA contractor leaked highly sensitive documents, said what Snowden did was illegal but that his leak brought up important conversations.
Rules For Cyberwarfare Still Unclear, Even As U.S. Engages In It
President Obama has confirmed the U.S. is conducting cyber operations to disrupt ISIS. The Pentagon officially recognizes cyberspace as the fifth domain of warfare — after land, sea, air and space.
From Reagan's Cyber Plan To Apple Vs. FBI: 'Everything Is Up For Grabs'
Fred Kaplan, author of Dark Territory, traces the history of cyber defense into the current heated debate between the FBI and Apple over the encryption of the iPhone.
NSA: Fallout From Snowden Leaks Isn't Over, But Info Is Getting Old
The National Security Agency's deputy director tells NPR he expects "other shoes to drop" from ex-contractor Edward Snowden's revelations. But "things have changed a lot" since the leaks, he says.
Spy Vs. Spies: Why Deciphering Putin Is So Hard For U.S. Intelligence
How do you spy on a country when decision-making is concentrated in the mind of one man? U.S. spooks' traditional tools — from NSA intercepts to satellite imagery to espionage — are coming up short.
Encryption May Hurt Surveillance, But Internet Of Things Could Open New Doors
Law enforcement and intelligence officials warn that encrypted communication makes investigation venues "go dark." A study sees other avenues for data collection through newly connected devices.
NSA Ends Sept. 11-Era Surveillance Program
The program allowed the U.S. government to collect data on Americans' phone calls in bulk. Under the new system, the government needs a court order to query a database kept by phone companies.
Appeals Court Refuses To Shut Down NSA Bulk Collection Program Early
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled the program, which Congress has overhauled, was illegal. The Court, however, believes it is best to allow it to wind down in an orderly manner.
U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Decision That NSA Metadata Collection Was Illegal
The three-judge panel threw out a lower court ruling that found the practice unconstitutional. Congress has passed a law that will change the collection process in a few months.