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F5, SolarWinds, and the Lethargy of the FAR Council
Sources say the next national cyber strategy will address federal procurement, but secure-by-demand rules have been stuck at the FAR Council since 2022. For Lawfare, IST Senior VP Nick Leiserson argues that stopping procurement regulation vaporware is key.
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Federal Acquisision Regulatory Council
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SolarWinds
December 4, 2025
Blog
Congressional Oversight on Salt Typhoon: Missing An Opportunity
The Salt Typhoon intrusion into U.S. telecom networks is “one of the greatest intelligence operations ever conducted against the United States.” How should Congress have responded? IST Senior Vice President for Policy Nicholas Leiserson unpacks the missed opportunities for oversight, and the path forward.
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SolarWinds
May 6, 2025
Blog
Reading List: The Roles for Military and Law Enforcement in Combating Ransomware
As the ransomware threat spreads worldwide, there remains debate around how to best leverage all the government’s tools. The military has more capacity and resources, especially to launch offensive operations, while law enforcement has more tools for prosecution and international coordination. Leveraging the two is critical to successfully counter the spread of ransomware.
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SolarWinds
December 14, 2021
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