Posted on Feb 27, 2018
NSA chief: no orders to counter Russia cyber threat - Reuters TV
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NSA chief: no orders to counter Russia cyber threat
NSA chief: no orders to counter Russia cyber threat - Reuters TV
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Posted 7 y ago
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You need to see the whole discussion in context, understand the NSA's AOR, and the language he used. "Russian election hacking" was the specific action he has not been directed to do, or similar operations to what Russia has done. Not simply Russian hacking. Bear in mind to "hack" an election, it requires access to the voting systems. These systems do not belong to the Federal Government nor does the NSA or the DoD have authority there. Also realize that the Russian role was an IO campaign, which includes more than cyber activities.
This is a complex world which is hampered by a lot of privacy issues, legal, jurisdiction, etc. What did Adm Roger say we're not doing which you would expect the NSA to do?
This is a complex world which is hampered by a lot of privacy issues, legal, jurisdiction, etc. What did Adm Roger say we're not doing which you would expect the NSA to do?
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I would expect his mission statement would include that responsibility. Does everyone need minute direction?
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Capt Dwayne Conyers
According to https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2014/01/17/presidential-policy-directive-signals-intelligence-activities
“Presidents have long directed the acquisition of foreign intelligence and counterintelligence[2] pursuant to their constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive. They have also provided direction on the conduct of intelligence activities in furtherance of these authorities and responsibilities, as well as in execution of laws enacted by the Congress. Consistent with this historical practice, this directive articulates principles to guide why, whether, when, and how the United States conducts signals intelligence activities for authorized foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes.[3]”
“Presidents have long directed the acquisition of foreign intelligence and counterintelligence[2] pursuant to their constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive. They have also provided direction on the conduct of intelligence activities in furtherance of these authorities and responsibilities, as well as in execution of laws enacted by the Congress. Consistent with this historical practice, this directive articulates principles to guide why, whether, when, and how the United States conducts signals intelligence activities for authorized foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes.[3]”
Presidential Policy Directive -- Signals Intelligence Activities
POLICY DIRECTIVE/PPD-28 SUBJECT: Signals Intelligence Activities
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Susan Foster
I would think in this case he should (or someone should) have been given the mission of developing a plan to counteract it--specifically the elections and social media part.
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CSM Charles Hayden
On Telly tonite, I understood he wanted direction and RESOURCES. Has he requested such?
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