Trump order's draft report on botnet attacks will emphasize 'ecosystem' solutions

A report being developed by the departments of Commerce and Homeland Security on mitigating automated and distributed cyber attacks, or botnets, is expected to recommend system-wide solutions in a series of “action items” that will be released for public comment early next year, according to officials leading the effort.

The report, which was required by President Trump's cybersecurity executive order, is expected to offer advice for both government and industry officials in addressing what is widely seen as an international...