U.S. Chamber urges Trump administration to collaborate with industry on expectations in addressing botnets

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is raising some concerns around the Trump administration’s Jan. 5 draft report on mitigating botnet threats, calling for engagement with the private sector on expectations of industry in addressing automated cyber attacks as well as in developing a process for addressing Internet of Things security.

The Chamber -- in comments submitted to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Monday -- urged the Department of Commerce and the Department of Homeland Security to “cultivate...