David Aaron

National Security and Cyber Attorney. Visiting Professor of Government at Wesleyan. Former DOJ and DANY Prosecutor. Views my own.

[Perkins Coie @PerkinsCoieLLP]

Last month, Senior Counsel David Aaron helped organize “Securing the Foundations of AI,” an all-day conference on securing AI and data centers against cyber, insider, and physical threats. David moderated a panel of former FBI and DOJ officials on the threat landscape and spoke on a panel of attorneys addressing legal and policy issues on the horizon. Thank you to American University Washington College of Law’s Tech, Law & Security Program and to the Center for a New American Security for co-hosting the event, and particularly to Gary Corn and Vivek Chilukuri.

In case you missed it, watch the full discussion here. https://t.co/j8Rocrl5zK

#AI #DataCenters #Cybersecurity #Resilience

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

I'm looking forward to speaking at this important event -- thank you @AUWCL and @CNASdc for hosting.

[Perkins Coie @PerkinsCoieLLP]

📆 Hear from Senior Counsel David Aaron at “Securing the Foundations of AI: Ensuring Data Center Security,” a one-day conference being hosted by @AUWCL and @CNASdc on October 20.

Perkins Coie is proud to be a sponsor of this event that will explore the multifaceted challenges of securing data centers, including insider threats, physical security, supply chain integrity, and cybersecurity.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/tlb5tyQSZC.

#DataCenters #DataCenterSecurity #DataCenterInfrastructure #AI

[Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw]

1/2 A great podcast discussion on the recent legal developments in the federalization of policing in Washington, DC from tippy top experts.

Brian Netter
Professor @marknevitt
with @davidcaaron

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

The D.C. Attorney General filed a complaint in federal court seeking an injunction against specific moves by the Executive Branch. Hearing on the TRO is this afternoon - stay tuned for our analysis.

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

Our new episode of the What Just Happened podcast is out: Federalization of Law Enforcement in Washington DC. Thank you @carriecordero and @donell_harvin for joining.

https://t.co/9KRPELj9Jg

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

A group of CIA officers who worked on DEI issues learned that they were going to be fired. Kevin Carroll brought a case on their behalf. Kevin joined WJH to talk about the case, potential limits on Executive authority to fire employees, and the role of diversity in HUMINT.

[Just Security @just_security]

A small number of intelligence officers whose duties involved DEI efforts at CIA have sued to keep their jobs.

The officers' attorney, Kevin Carroll, discusses the case and how diversity intersects with advancing key U.S. national security interests.
https://t.co/mqCedWwrDS

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

This episode is important for anyone with questions, concerns, or misapprehensions about federal employment. Thank you to all our civil servants.

[Just Security @just_security]

What protections do federal employees have and what remedies are available to them if their rights are violated?

Labor and employment expert Suzanne Summerlin joins the #podcast with @davidcaaron and @bridgewriter.

Listen 👇
https://t.co/NqmbGIcMpV

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

New episode of What Just Happened: special guest @marknevitt joins us to talk about military deployment for border and immigration enforcement.

[Just Security @just_security]

Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Potential U.S. Military Domestic Deployment for Immigration Enforcement

Expert analysis by @marknevitt. Co-hosted by @davidcaaron, @bridgewriter, and Ryan Goodman.

https://t.co/20RQF56U7z

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

/2 But the case is also important because the decision will likely be appealed. Both parties, and possibly the Trump administration, appear split on a warrant requirement, so watch carefully what position the government takes. #Section702 #FISA702 #fisa

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

1/ Fantastic writing with @NoahChauvin and Courtney Otto. The Hasbajrami case
is important in its own right because of its holding that U.S. person queries of information collected under Section 702 require a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement.

[Just Security @just_security]

1/2 In Hasbajrami, EDNY is the first court to rule that US person queries of #FISA Section 702 data require a warrant or exception to the warrant requirement to satisfy the 4th Amendment.

@davidcaaron, @NoahChauvin, & Courtney Otto unpack the opinion and its many implications.

(link in 2/2)

[Just Security @just_security]

The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders

Co-hosted by @davidcaaron, @bridgewriter, and Ryan Goodman.

@steve_vladeck joins the show to discuss the Trump administration's recent immigration actions.

https://t.co/nBpgT34xhK

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

It's official - I am finally a talk show (co)host. The "What Just Happened" series on @just_security will look at the Trump Administration's legal and policy moves and explain their impact and significance. Here is our first episode.

https://t.co/64MjRuJ0Gv

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

Thank you @just_security for publishing my analysis of former President Biden's last EO on #CyberSecurity.

[Just Security @just_security]

Yesterday, the Trump admin rescinded Biden's EO on AI. Biden's #CyberSecurity EO may be next.

Still, the order reflects an important - largely bipartisan - view of the evolving #cyber threat landscape and how the US should respond, writes @davidcaaron.
https://t.co/10KH6kgmm0

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

3/ Look for export control and sanctions enforcement to remain a high priority. And keep those killed and wounded in your thoughts.

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

I shared thoughts with the Boston Globe about DOJ's recent indictment of a Natick, Mass. resident and a co-conspirator for conspiring to evade international trade restrictions.
https://t.co/i4HSxRyyJx
#exports #NationalSecurity

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

2/ The technology at issue went to the IRGC's drone program implicated in multiple attacks, including one in Jordan that killed and injured members of the U.S. military. This shows the criticality of disrupting adversary supply chains.

[Providence Journal @projo]

David Aaron is an adjunct law professor at Roger Williams University and lawyer at Perkins Coie who advises clients who suffer cyberattacks. https://t.co/t4r2a0XOIL

[David Aaron @davidcaaron]

Whatever the outcome of tomorrow's elections, please remember that public servants and election volunteers are patriots, neighbors, and community members who make sacrifices to serve the public and maintain our democracy. Treat them with respect and keep them safe.

[Cato Institute @CatoInstitute]

Surveillance and civil liberties 🥊

Congress reauthorized Section 702 of FISA, but critical reforms were missed, and surveillance expansion concerns remain. Our panel with @SeanVitka, @LizaGoitein, @davidcaaron and Cato’s Patrick Eddington will explore Section 702’s track record, surveillance abuses, and the role of tech companies in government monitoring.

Join us on Monday, October 7 at 1PM EDT. Register now: https://t.co/OsdTUYGiqP

[Perkins Coie @PerkinsCoieLLP]

Recent Strike Force cases underscore the U.S. govt's intensified focus on #nationalsecurity and the need for enhanced #cybersecurity and #exportcontrols. This Update summarizes the cases and provides takeaways for tech businesses. https://t.co/CXEbcLFFSu

#DisruptiveTech #Tech