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Former DHS Under Secretary for cyber and infrastructure. Sr Adv at CSIS. Director, Defending Democratic Institutions Project. Member, Cyberspace Solarium.

Washington DC
Joined May 2017
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Looking forward to this conversation with former CIA GC Jeff Smith, former NSA GC Glenn Gerstell, and former Deputy Assistant AG Bruce Swartz on the role of law in national security.
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Commissioner @RKSlaughterFTC on Bloomberg yesterday: "If the President can illegally remove me, he can illegally remove Jerome Powell... People should be very worried about that."
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Independent multi-member Commissions are Congress's attempt to design some government institutions that force a degree of bipartisanship and provide some stability and continuity. 1/
Statement by illegally fired FTC commissioner @RKSlaughterFTC
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The disbelief, anger, hurt, fear being shared by so many federal employees being laid off is painful to watch unfold, one person -- each with their own story -- at a time. A tiny sampling from group chats + messages I've gotten from some:
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So important for technical experts to also understand how government works and the values underpinning our institutions. This new report offers recommendations for bringing civics concepts into STEM.
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And we need to find ways to educate Americans in our fundamental civics, and why a genuinely democratic republic, whatever its limitations and warts, is still the best way to go. But also why, if we don’t completely lose it, we need to reform it. 10
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Foreign adversary interference in our country didn't end on Election Day. They continue to exacerbate divisions. And Russia continues to work on weakening support for Ukraine. We must redouble our efforts to raise awareness and counter malign foreign influence.
The War on America’s 2024 Elections: How U.S. Adversaries Seek to Divide Americans and Undermine Trust I appreciated the opportunity to participate in this timely @FDD panel with @SpauldingSez, @MarkCMontgomery, @ivanastradner, & @magmill95. fdd.org/events/2024/10/31/th…
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It was a great conversation and I encourage folks to watch the entire program.
Every American is a target for our adversaries. @SpauldingSez of @CSIS underscores the issue during FDD's event on election interference & disinformation. Watch/listen ⤵️ 📺 bit.ly/3NPClR7 🎧 spoti.fi/4fvDAkv
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.@CISAgov, @ODNIgov, & @FBI released a statement attributing a recent video falsely depicting individuals purporting to be from Haiti & claiming they voted illegally in multiple Georgia counties to Russia. @GaSecofState has refuted the claims as false. go.dhs.gov/Uda
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We’re almost to the election. Remember, American democracy works, but sometimes it takes a little while. Not having results on election night is not a sign of fraud. And please be mindful – our adversaries are spreading lies online. Be on guard for misinformation.
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I'm going to be so much smarter about this after listening to this great group of panelists!
This Thursday | Oct 31 at 10:00am ET FDD hosts a panel discussion featuring @SpauldingSez, @Brad_L_Bowman, @MarkCMontgomery, and @ivanastradner moderated by @politico’s @magmill95. @FDD_CCTI’s Max Lesser will provide introductory remarks. More here: fdd.org/events/2024/10/31/th…
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Today, @CISAgov, @ODNIgov, and @FBI released a statement attributing yesterday's fake video destroying ballots in PA elections to Russia. Local election officials already debunked this video. Election officials are the trusted source for election info. go.dhs.gov/UMQ
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Quick work here by the Intelligence Community to alert the public. As Election Day gets closer and closer, it’s especially imperative on all of us to be cautious about what we believe and share online.
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You missed a terrific conversation with @MarkWarner about the dangers and benefits of technology and why we need to ensure the innovators understand their role in a democracy! Watch it on-demand at the link bellow. And stay on for the outstanding panel!
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#NEW: On October 22, please join @csis_isp for an event featuring Senator @MarkWarner (D-VA). Experts will discuss the urgent need to enhance civic knowledge, skills, and engagement among those who work and study in STEM fields. Register here: csis.org/events/building-civ…
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BREAKING: In a stunning clip, Kamala Harris’ campaign has put together a montage of all the Republicans who have fact checked Donald Trump on his lies surrounding FEMA funding. Retweet to make sure all Americans see Republicans holding Trump accountable.
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I remember when visionary CEOs at a few cybersecurity companies decided to share threat info through what became CTA. This is the creative collaborative spirit we need, and I'm pleased to be part of it!
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Whether or not this turns out to be an Iranian hack, campaigns at all levels need to make sure they are taking all appropriate steps to secure their systems. They are targets from adversary nations, hacktivists, and criminals. @DefendCampaigns has free help for campaigns.
Is this just the beginning of cyber threats? The Trump campaign says it was hacked by an Iranian group. This comes as intel experts warn of growing election interference. Homeland Security senior adviser @SpauldingSez joins @ChrisJansing to share her expertise.
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