Topic: Ndaa 2014

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2014, specifically HR 3304, was signed by the President on December 26 during a vacation in Hawaii. Sections 932 and 1071 authorize the U.S. Cyber Command to conduct offensive military cyber operations and establish a principal cyber advisor. The act also includes provisions for cyber outreach to small businesses, which is interpreted as a mechanism for the government to protect the intellectual property of the film industry.

The hosts conclude the show with an anecdote about a lunch at "Russian House," discussing borscht, beet salad, and red caviar. Adam Curry previews his analysis of the 1,100-page NDAA 2014 and announces a new segment for the next episode: 2014 predictions.