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201553 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Cyber Warfare Security

CyberWar Threat

201553 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

National Security Agency operations in cyber warfare raise concerns about international security and the impact on privacy rights.

Cyber Warfare Security

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National Security Agency operations in cyber warfare raise concerns about international security and the impact on privacy rights.

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Chris Schmidt

Chris Schmidtdirector

Dan McCabedirector

James Bamford

James Bamforddirector

Craig Sechler

Craig Sechlercast

Edward Snowden

Edward Snowdencast

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Chris Schmidt directs CyberWar Threat, a 2015 documentary focusing on the National Security Agency (NSA). It details the agency’s role in cyber warfare and its impact on international security. The film includes expert interviews that discuss the NSA's capabilities and its reputation among nations. It also addresses the conflict between national security efforts and privacy rights in a digital world. The documentary runs for 53 minutes.

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