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U.S. and Germany Hold Third Cyber Bilateral Meeting

Thursday, March 24th, 2016

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U.S. and Germany Hold Third Cyber Bilateral Meeting

Christopher Painter, U.S. State Department Coordinator for Cyber Issues. Photo: Department of State.

Officials from the United States and German governments held the fourth annual Cyber Bilateral Meeting in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, the U.S. State Department said Thursday.Officials from departments and ministries of both countries met to discuss bilateral cooperation on various cyber issues including international security in cyberspace, norms of state behavior, critical infrastructure protection, cyber defense, combating cyber crime, internet freedom, and internet governance.“The U.S.-Germany Cyber Bilateral Meeting continued and further expanded its 'whole-of-government' approach, allowing for more in-depth…

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