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I believe in democracy. I believe in a free press. I believe in open debate. I love it when my newspaper prints pieces I disagree with. It causes me to think.

The problem with saying nothing.

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China is gathering so much big data on feds and other Americans because it will enable them to answer questions about vulnerable individuals they might want to recruit and to draw conclusions about the big picture, social trends etc, Natl Cyber Director Chris Inglis tells #HSEF21

Mayorkas says intelligence still suggests that domestic extremists pose the biggest threat to the homeland. #hsef21 And that they are talking through “increasingly encrypted” platforms.

“Studying the threat screens, information & intelligence suggests [domestic violence extremism] represents the greatest terrorist threat,” DHS Sec. Mayorkas tells Luke Barr, speaking virtually at the #HSEF21 conference. Adds “lone actors” are “far more difficult to track.”

Addressing the need for more cyber talent, Inglis said, “We must redefine the skills needed for cyber jobs. Very few need a CS degree.” #HSEF21

Cyber ed is needed at all levels and needs to happen over and over again. It’s not a one-off course and you’re done.

Most refugees are coming into the Dulles and Philly airports. My local NoVA peeps, how are you helping and welcoming them?

Cybersecurity risks are compounded by perception issues, Jeanette Manfra tells #hsef21. If the public loses faith in integrity of systems — power, elections, banking — results will be catastrophic. How can USG work to combat mis/disinformation when public confidence in govt is so low

Great insight from MITRE’s Emily Frye speaking on combatting disinformation #HSEF21

Did you know 85% of the Nation’s critical infrastructure is in private hands. ARCHIVED: Jen Easterly explains why it is so important for the public and private sectors to work together.

"Why 6G hardware matters: The case for 'Made in America'" (TheHillOpinion) hill.cm/b0pDVUh

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warns at the Aspen Security Forum that "the divisiveness in our country is a threat, and I think it is a threat that is exploited by our foreign adversaries.” #AspenSecurity

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House Intel Ranking Member Jim Himes 🇺🇸🇺🇦 notes the U.S.G. must continue doing everything possible to combat Russian election influence efforts, but adds: "The best defense is critical thinking and analysis by Americans."

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