Daily Archives: September 9, 2016

Is the iPhone’s Missing Headphone Jack Really the End of the World?

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American tech titan Apple launched its latest iPhones Wednesday, notably ditching a nearly century-and-a-half-old feature in a move that some are characterizing as “panic worthy” — and CNNMoney called “Headphonegate.” But are the woeful wails of the headphone jack’s mourners justified, overdue or overblown?

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What To Expect from the Obama Administration’s Cybersecurity Suggestion Box

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Earlier in August, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a request for information (RFI), seeking suggestions by today from the private sector on a wide range of cybersecurity issues.  NIST is acting on behalf of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity, which is led by former White House national security advisor and my colleague at O’Melveny, Tom Donilon. (I have not reviewed, discussed, or been privy to any non-public information relating to the responses that NIST has received in response to the RFI). The goal is to improve cybersecurity, in part, by fostering partnerships between government—at the federal, state, and local levels—and the private sector to create cybersecurity technologies, policies, and best practices for businesses in all industries.  NIST is no stranger to cybersecurity, as many readers will be familiar with NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework, which collects relevant standards to help an organization manage cybersecurity risk.

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