• Oh snap! US drops the hammer on Chinese hackers, but is it enough to stop the cyber smackdown? Tune in to find out!

  • Dec 21 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
  • Podcast

Oh snap! US drops the hammer on Chinese hackers, but is it enough to stop the cyber smackdown? Tune in to find out!

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • This is your US-China CyberPulse: Defense Updates podcast.

    Hey there, it's Ting, your go-to expert on all things China and cyber. Let's dive right into the latest US-China CyberPulse updates.

    This week has been a whirlwind of cybersecurity developments aimed at countering Chinese threats. Starting with the latest, the US Department of the Treasury just sanctioned Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company, Limited, and one of its employees, Guan Tianfeng, for their roles in compromising tens of thousands of firewalls worldwide, including many US critical infrastructure companies[4].

    But that's not all. The Department of Justice has also proposed a new rule restricting sensitive data transfers to China and other countries of concern. This means US businesses holding restricted data will have to adopt cybersecurity plans meeting specific standards or be barred from using Chinese employees or vendors to work with such data[5].

    Now, let's talk about the bigger picture. At the TechNet Cyber conference earlier this year, US Cyber Command officials painted a grim picture of Chinese cyber attacks on the US defense industrial base. General Timothy Haugh, Commander of CYBERCOM and Director of the NSA, emphasized that China is actively targeting the US industrial base with increasing agility and sophistication. They're after intellectual property, critical infrastructure footholds, and supply chain disruption[1].

    But here's the thing: the US isn't just sitting back. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new international digital policy strategy at a major cybersecurity conference, highlighting the importance of collaboration and international coalitions to counter Chinese cyber threats. The strategy specifically calls out China as the "broadest, most active, and most persistent cyber threat" to US government and private-sector networks[2].

    And it's not just about government policies. The private sector is stepping up too. Companies like Microsoft are working closely with the Department of Defense to enhance cybersecurity. Plus, initiatives like the Army's pilot programs to protect small businesses within the defense industrial base are underway[1].

    So, what's the takeaway? The US is taking a multi-faceted approach to counter Chinese cyber threats, from new defensive strategies to international cooperation efforts. It's a complex game, but with experts like General Haugh and Secretary Blinken leading the charge, we're making progress. Stay tuned for more updates from the US-China CyberPulse front. That's all for now. Stay cyber-safe, everyone.

    For more http://www.quietplease.ai


    Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about Oh snap! US drops the hammer on Chinese hackers, but is it enough to stop the cyber smackdown? Tune in to find out!

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.co.uk reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available