by Keith McCammon

  1. “The Defining Challenge of the 21st Century”, a hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Not explicitly focused on cybersecurity, but cybersecurity featured prominently throughout. [Full hearing video]

  2. “End the Typhoons: How to Deter Beijing’s Cyber Actions and Enhance America’s Lackluster Cyber Defenses”, a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Links to opening statements below. [Full hearing video]

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