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Defense authorization will pump up government cybersecurity

By Grant Gross
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Defense authorization will pump up government cybersecurity

The military bill President Trump vetoed in December contains several cybersecurity provisions that are crucial for protecting government networks, lawmakers and observers said.

The National Defense Authorization Act, which Congress passes easily in most years, includes a provision that would establish a White House national cybersecurity director. Trump eliminated the position, which was created by President Barack Obama.

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