Trump memo allows private sector to aid cyber offense against transnational criminal groups

President Trump is laying the groundwork for private sector firms to take a larger role in the U.S.’s cybersecurity offense against transnational cyber crimes in what could be one of the largest ever changes in U.S. cyber policy. In a memo signed Wednesday, Trump called on the National Coordination Center to create a p

President Trump has formalized a directive enabling federal agencies to join forces with private technology companies. This collaboration focuses on executing proactive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks. Such a partnership enhances the government's ability to dismantle global criminal organizations. Su

U.S. Enlists Private Sector in Cyber Battle  WSJ

New directive authorises companies to carry out government-directed operations

The idea of private sector firms participating in cyber operations against criminal and other targets is not new, and has been controversial in the past.

Aug 12 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that the White House said was aimed at empowering federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organisations that operate in foreign jurisdictions to attack Americans.

The memo creates a framework for private firms to collaborate with government agencies.

Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says  Reuters

Aug 12 : U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that the White House said was aimed at empowering federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations that operate in foreign jurisdictions to attack Americans.Trump signed the national security presidential memorandum d