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On the recordNovember 13, 2017
cybersecurity is no longer just about defending our data. It is on a larger scale about defending our democracy from unwanted foreign influence and disinformation campaigns.
Said by
Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Beyer highlights the broader implications of cybersecurity beyond data protection to include democracy defense.

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