
Cyber in the Age of Trump
The Unraveling of America's National Security Policy
Charlie Mitchell(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 15. March 2020
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-1-5381-3068-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this book, one of America's leading analysts of cybersecurity policy presents an incisive, first-time examination of how President Trump's unique, often baffling governing style has collided with the imperatives of protecting the nation's cybersecurity. Mitchell reveals how qualities that drove success in business and reality TV - impatience and unpredictability, posturing as an unassailable "strong man," and aversion to systematic approaches - have been antithetical to effective leadership on cybersecurity. Mitchell reveals how the United States is trying to navigate through one of the most treacherous passages in history. Facing this challenge, He argues that the strategic pieces put forth by Trump do not add up to a coherent whole, or a cybersecurity legacy likely to endure past his presidency. Cyber in the Age of Trump will be required reading for both insiders and citizens concerned about American response to the wide variety of cyberthreats at home and abroad.
Reviews / Votes
Those in government and industry tasked with protecting American information systems face a daunting task that requires trust, communication, and collaboration. On 20 January 2017, these individuals wondered how their complicated and sometimes chaotic world was about to change. Charlie Mitchell's book Cyber in the Age of Trump provides a detailed journalistic account of the ways in which one of the most polarizing and disputatious leaders in American history influenced the progression of the nation's efforts to secure its information technology. Mitchell sets the stage by painting a picture of an existential threat to democracy and an incoming administration disinterested in driving the cybersecurity debate, preoccupied by other policy issues, and consumed with defending the validity of the 2016 election.... Rather than theory building, Mitchell's book focuses on the cybersecurity community's perspectives and incorporates an impressive breadth of opinions from across industry and government. Mitchell demonstrates a clear (though not entirely unwarranted) distaste for President Trump and saves any praise for the final chapter. The book may be useful for foreign policy generalists seeking to learn cybersecurity issues or academics seeking detailed discussions of cyber policymaking.... Those familiar with the Trump administration's approach to complicated policy issues will find the account quite familiar--inattention, distraction, flouting allies, and incremental achievements by working-level employees. * Political Science Quarterly * A well researched and documented analysis. Charlie Mitchell is on the front lines of cybersecurity journalism with real-time insights. This is a must read if you care about twenty-first century national security against twenty-first century technology. -- Tom Wheeler, Former Chairman, Federal Communications Commission A masterful must read for anyone trying to decipher what's actually happening in the Trump administration. Charlie Mitchell has written a comprehensive and compelling narrative through the voices of the "who's who" in the cyber community. In Cyber in the Age of Trump, he captured the efforts of dedicated professionals who are tirelessly working to enhance and advance our security posture despite the void of leadership from the White House and connected decisions with impacts and highlighted how difficult the coming years will be, thus underscoring the need for consistent and stable leadership. -- Melissa Hathaway, President, Hathaway Global Strategies; former cyber advisor to Presidents George W. Bush and Barack H. ObamaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
584 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5381-3068-1 (9781538130681)
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Person
Charlie Mitchell is the author of Hacked: The Inside Story of America's Struggle to Secure Cyberspace (Rowman and Littlefield, 2016). He is the editor and co-founder of Inside Cybersecurity, the first online news service dedicated to exploring and explaining the policy challenges of securing cyberspace. Inside Cybersecurity is an independent, premium service that goes inside Congress, the White House, the corporate boardrooms and security command centers to explain cyber policy making to a professional audience. Charlie also previously authored a column on cybersecurity for the Washington Examiner that was a must-read feature for cyber insiders and concerned citizens alike. He is a regular speaker and panelist at cybersecurity events in Washington, D.C.
Content
Chapter 1: A World Held Hostage by Cyber
Chapter 2: The Promises of 2017
Chapter 3: Coordinators? Who Needs Coordinators?
Chapter 4: A Fiasco in Helsinki
Chapter 5: You Want "Tough"? OK, We'll Be Cyber Tough
Chapter 6: DHS and a Chance for a Refresh
Chapter 7: Watchdogs, Wireless, and Cyber
Chapter 8: It's a Marvelous Night for a Moonshot
Chapter 9: We'll Always Not Have Paris
Chapter 10: Frenemies in Beijing
Chapter 11: The Investigation and Cyber
Chapter 12: Disruptor, Enabler, Underminer
Acknowledgments
Chapter 2: The Promises of 2017
Chapter 3: Coordinators? Who Needs Coordinators?
Chapter 4: A Fiasco in Helsinki
Chapter 5: You Want "Tough"? OK, We'll Be Cyber Tough
Chapter 6: DHS and a Chance for a Refresh
Chapter 7: Watchdogs, Wireless, and Cyber
Chapter 8: It's a Marvelous Night for a Moonshot
Chapter 9: We'll Always Not Have Paris
Chapter 10: Frenemies in Beijing
Chapter 11: The Investigation and Cyber
Chapter 12: Disruptor, Enabler, Underminer
Acknowledgments