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Confronting Core Problems in Cybersecurity

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Cyberattacks are causing growing disruption for governments, businesses, and individuals. In a recent interview, John Manferdelli, who chairs the National Academies’ Forum on Cyber Resilience, shared his insights on the threat landscape, the underlying “hard problems” in cybersecurity, and the forum’s work to steer the nation’s cyber systems toward greater resilience.

Aug 4, 2025
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Report Calls for Creation of National Information Clearinghouse for Cybercrime Data; Urges FBI to Adopt New System for Categorizing Cybercrimes

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There is an acute need for the U.S. to address its lack of overall governance and coordination of cybercrime statistics. A new National Academies report recommends the creation of a national information clearinghouse to bring together data and help establish connections to assist in criminal investigations.

Apr 17, 2025
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Advances in Facial Recognition Technology Have Outpaced Laws, Regulations; New Report Recommends Federal Government Take Action on Privacy, Equity, and Civil Liberties Concerns

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A new report recommends ways for the federal government to address privacy, equity, and civil liberties concerns raised by some uses of facial recognition technology and provides guidance for responsible development and deployment of the technology.

Jan 17, 2024
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