Recognition of shared U.S.-Mexican responsibility for security and prosperity fosters confidence to expand the trade agenda, explains COA's Eric Farnsworth in congressional testimony.

Governments and the private sector are developing strategies such as response teams and new legislation to protect against hacking and crimes like malware and phishing.

AS/COA Online looks at how malware, phishing, and hacktivism affect the region’s consumers, businesses, and governments.

Brazil’s president plans to secure the country’s internet and telecommunications from prying eyes. But some ask: will it work?