Articles by David Inserra

Security

Executive Orders in Cybersecurity Result in Incomplete and Empty Solutions

David Inserra | September 10, 2012

Over the weekend, a draft of a cybersecurity executive order was shown to members of the press. Leaked reports of secretive decision making are what… Read More

Education

To Improve National Security, Step Up Science and Technology Education

David Inserra | September 05, 2012

The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) thinks we should strengthen domestic manufacturing, and to garner support, they have even taken out ads in conservative standbys… Read More

Economy

National Security Should Not Be an Excuse for Protectionism

David Inserra | September 04, 2012

The Alliance for American Manufacturing has been busy advocating the idea that the U.S government needs to do more to promote domestic manufacturing, as it… Read More

Security

Let the User Beware: You’re Responsible for Your Cybersecurity

David Inserra | August 08, 2012

It is said that a wise man learns from the mistakes of others. If that is the case, the U.S. would be wise to learn… Read More

Security

Cybersecurity Laws Shouldn’t Be Made by Executive Fiat

David Inserra | August 07, 2012

Last Friday, Heritage’s Steve Bucci wrote a piece on the defeat of the cybersecurity legislation in the Senate and called for President Obama to respect… Read More

Security

Senate Cybersecurity Bill Gets Worse the More You Read It

David Inserra | July 26, 2012

There will likely be a vote in the near future on the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (CSA), led by sponsors Senators Joe Lieberman (I–CT) and… Read More

Security

Cybersecurity Legislation Should Be Done Well or Not at All

David Inserra | July 25, 2012

Cybersecurity legislation will likely be taken up by the Senate tomorrow. Regrettably, the idea that we just need to do something about cybersecurity seems to… Read More

Security

Congress Has Its Head in the Cloud

David Inserra | July 25, 2012

Today the House Judiciary Committee will discuss the technological and innovative power that cloud computing offers to individuals, the private sector, and the government. Cloud… Read More

 

No “Internet Doomsday,” but the U.S. Needs Better Cyber Awareness

David Inserra | July 10, 2012

This week’s “Internet doomsday” experience should serve as a notice to each individual on the Web: Cyber criminals are out there, but with a little… Read More

Security

Power Outages a Sign of Cloud Computing’s Achilles Heel?

David Inserra | July 06, 2012

Last Friday, storms knocked out power for many in the D.C. metro area. Disruptions didn’t end there. Amazon Web Services, a cloud service provider, went… Read More

Security

Heritage Cyber Chart: Cyber Legislation Compared

David Inserra | June 22, 2012

Cybersecurity is a vital national security and economic issue. To better inform Congress, Heritage has assembled a cybersecurity chart that seeks to lay bare many… Read More

Security

Iran Is Serious About Cyber

David Inserra | June 08, 2012

Iran’s fondness for paramilitary and semi-official organizations is nothing new, but a recent report by a private intelligence company has revealed thatIran has multiple paramilitary… Read More

 

DOJ Hack Emphasizes the Need for Smart Cybersecurity Action

David Inserra | May 29, 2012

Last week, the U.S. Justice Department acknowledged that its Bureau of Justice Statistics website had been hacked. The hacker group Anonymous claimed credit for the… Read More

Security

The Next StuxNet?

David Inserra | May 29, 2012

The Russian security firm Kaspersky Labs has released a report on a new, sophisticated malware variety called FLAME. It has been found on various targets… Read More

Economy

The Difference Between a Courageous Budget and a Dangerous One

David Inserra | May 23, 2012

Despite all the talk of “austerity,” little has been done to stem the tide of the United States’ ever growing debt. The little that has… Read More

Security

CISPA Is Ready for Prime Time

David Inserra | April 25, 2012

This week, the House of Representatives will vote on several cybersecurity bills, giving rise to the apt moniker “Cyber Week.” Congress is right to act… Read More

Security

Federal Flight Deck Officer Program: A Critical Safety Net for Aviation Security

David Inserra | March 26, 2012

The Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program, for less than $15 a flight, certifies firearms-trained volunteer pilots as a last line of defense against would-be… Read More

 

Internet Can Fuel Both Sides of Conflicts

David Inserra | February 29, 2012

You send and receive them all the time: friend requests, tweets, wall posts, etc. For most of us, our regular routine of Facebook, Twitter, and… Read More

 

Heritage Expert’s New Book Addresses Battle for the Internet

David Inserra | February 24, 2012

Today we have access to vast amount of information at the click of mouse but are also faced with those who seek to steal secrets,… Read More

 

Wanted: Smart Cybersecurity Solutions

David Inserra | February 06, 2012

Think back 20 years ago. What were you doing? Whatever answer you came up with, it probably had nothing to do with the Internet, which… Read More

 

Where Are the Champions of Human Rights?

David Inserra | January 24, 2012

Throughout the world, countless violations of basic human rights occur every day, but, as Representative Frank Wolf (R–VA) quoted Simon and Garfunkel, “A man hears… Read More