Encryption

Encrypted Communication Endorsed By Ex-National Security Bosses In Surprise Editorial

Three former members of the U.S. national security establishment have called for the use of encrypted digital communications, a stance that puts them at odds with President Obama and the current administration. They're encryption endorsement, which came in the form of a Washington Post editorial, comes amid a year-long standoff between the FBI and the technology industry over a possible law that would effectively force Silicon Valley to insert surveillance capabilities into consumer products.