Sunday, September 06, 2020

US Cyber Command leader vows to 'defend forward' in protecting nation from cyberattacks

Recommendable! Cyber warfare and cyber disinformation needs to be taken very seriously! Western countries were probably far to naive and underestimated the profound threat from rogue countries!

Unfortunately, this article remains vague as what "defend forward" or the "doctrine of persistent engagement" means. Presumably, this is classified information.

"More recently, a top official at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned that Russia, Iran, and China were actively trying to interfere in U.S. elections this year, with Russia’s interference aimed at being re-elected, and China and Iran favoring former Vice President Biden.  ... Nakasone highlighted the efforts by Cyber Command and other federal agencies including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security to secure U.S. elections, writing that a “concerted effort to undermine the midterm elections” was successfully disrupted in 2018 due to this partnership. ..."

"According to Nakasone, a mission to Montenegro by Cyber Command personnel last year to assist in fighting back against Russian hacking efforts against Montenegrin government networks was one way in which the agency was able to prepare to defend the 2020 elections from interference. "

US Cyber Command leader vows to 'defend forward' in protecting nation from cyberattacks | TheHill

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