Report: Protecting U.S. Networks Against Cyber-China
The new Congress should consider providing additional money for military, intelligence, and homeland security programs that safeguard the nation’s critical computer networks -- specifically those tasked with protecting against damage caused by cyberattacks -- according to recommendations released today by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bipartisan panel’s annual report to Congress, portions of which were obtained by CongressDaily, also calls on lawmakers and the Obama administration to work with international allies in dealing with cyberattacks originating in China.
To maintain the security of computer networks used by U.S. agencies and defense contractors, the Commission suggests that Congress examine the security and integrity of the supply chain for computer equipment employed by government and contractor networks -- particularly those used by the Defense Department -- and, if necessary, supplement existing funding to ensure that high-tech equipment is purchased from secure sources. Additionally, the panel will recommend that the new administration engage China “in a military dialogue on its actions and programs in cyber and space warfare, including threat reduction mechanisms, transparency initiatives, and international laws of conflict as they apply to the cyber and space domains.” Read more in CongressDaily here.
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