‘Hack back’ bill marks move toward using private innovations for cyber deterrence

A “hack back” bill introduced in the House last week aims to leverage private-sector solutions -- over the government’s own response measures -- to deter cyber threats, as policymakers and analysts alike say the U.S. needs to ramp up its ability to fend off cyber aggressors and prepare for emerging technologies.

House Appropriations financial services and general government subcommittee Chairman Tom Graves (R-GA) and Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) on Friday introduced the Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act, which amends...