The Presidential Memorandum on “Expanding Capabilities To Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime,” issued on August 12, addressed how the government intends to increase private sector engagement in U.S. cyber defense. The Memorandum, for the first time in U.S. history, establishes a program for private companies to conduct cyber surveillance operations and cyber effects operations under DOJ and DHS oversight, building on President Trump’s March 2026 Executive Order addressing cybercrime and fraud.
Two weeks ago, IST hosted a webinar unpacking the news. Due to popular demand, we’re back this week to host an AMA webinar!
We are looking forward to your questions on how the program will be implemented in practice, and the ethical, strategic, and legal implications of giving private companies the authority to carry out these operations.
