“Bill Creating an Office of Cyber Issues in the State Department Proposed”

The Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017 has been introduced by a bipartisan group of Representatives that would create an Office of Cyber Issues at the State Department as well as require the development of a public international cyberspace strategy by the federal government. The passing of this bill would also require supervision over international cyber agreements by Congress. This article further discusses the proposal of this bill, the importance of a clearly-defined cyberspace strategy, and duties that would be performed by Office of Cyber Issues leader. 

SC U.S. reports “Bill Creating an Office of Cyber Issues in the State Department Proposed”