US President TrumpDonald Trump has reversed an Obama administration directive over when the federal government can use cyber weapons. Donald Trump signed an order to reverse the Presidential Policy Directive 20, that outlined an interagency process to be followed in case the US decided to carry out a cyber attack, particularly against a foreign adversary. The move was described by one official as an "offensive step forward" to support military operations, prevent intellectual theft and deter foreign influence in elections.
US President Donald Trump has reversed an Obama administration directive over when the federal government can use cyber weapons. Trump signed an order to reverse the Presidential Policy Directive 20, that outlined an interagency process to be followed in case the US decided to carry out a cyber attack, particularly against a foreign adversary. The move was described by one official as an "offensive step forward" to support military operations, prevent intellectual theft and deter foreign influence in elections.