The Cybersecurity 202: Experts push Biden to establish presidential commission to boost trust in elections Tonya Riley
with Aaron Schaffer After a volatile election cycle marred by unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud, a group of experts is recommending that President Biden form a commission to boost Americans confidence in elections and to propose ways to increase security by 2022. The Alliance for Securing Democracy and Center for Democracy and Technology, in a new report first shared with The Cybersecurity 202, wants Biden to form such a commission by executive order in his first term. They envision a six-month period for the commission to hear from a variety of stakeholders, including local election officials and cybersecurity experts, and recommend ways to improve U.S. election administration and faith in the results.
The Cybersecurity 202: Biden denounces Russian hackers in call with Putin Tonya Riley
with Aaron Schaffer
President Biden s has taken a strong stand against Russian hackers during his first days in office. Biden spoke on the phone with Russian leader Vladimir Putin yesterday afternoon in a call during which he raised concerns about ongoing aggressions, including a massive hacking campaign that breached at least eight federal agencies including the Defense, Commerce and State Departments. “His intention was also to make clear that the United States will act firmly in defense of our national interests in response to malign actions by Russia,” Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, said in a briefing.