The US and India on Tuesday committed to “deepen cooperation on cybersecurity,” and worked to finalize a formal cyber framework between the two countries, the White House said after President Barack Obama’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington. The “Framework for the US-India Cyber Relationship” includes a commitment to an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable cyberspace environment, a commitment to promote the free flow of information, a commitment to promote international security and stability in cyberspace, a commitment to promote closer cooperation among law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime between both countries, and other principles. Cooperation is likely to include “committing to voluntary norms,” the White House said. The White House expects the framework to be signed within 60 days.
Airmen and Guardians in the Active and Reserve component, as well as civilian employees, in “mission critical and high-risk populations” are now required to receive influenza vaccinations annually to “preserve force readiness,” according to a recent Department of the Air Force memo.