Encryption backdoor debate 'done and dusted,' former White House tech advisor says

An interview-driven article describes how U.S. agencies and policymakers are now urging end-to-end encryption in the wake of the Salt Typhoon telecom espionage campaign, which allegedly enabled Chinese actors to intercept calls from senior officials. It argues that CALEA’s backdoor mandates and weak enforcement contributed to systemic risk, cites new CISA guidance encouraging encrypted communications, and spotlights Senator Wyden’s proposed Secure American Communications Act to impose cybersecurity standards on telecom operators.