Cybersecurity Challenges ‘Going to Get Much, Much Worse,’ NSA Director Warns

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A must-read story from hstoday.us concludes how the director of the National Intelligence Agency described the “tech-savvy contest” in the cyberwar, while intelligence chiefs were concerned that smaller companies that are “less mature” are accelerating the resolution of current cyber threats.
“The internet is clearly the most challenging threat to the country,” Senate Intelligence Committee President Richard Burr (RN.C.) said at a hearing on Tuesday that the hearing spanned a series of Global Threats. “It’s one of the most worrisome issues, given how much of our daily routine in the United States can be disrupted by well-planned and well-executed cyber attacks.”
Cybersecurity Challenges on China
Vice President Mark Warner (D-VA) said that “in addition to this ongoing threat from Russia,” he worries that China has developed a society as a whole, not just all of the government, and society – to acquire our sensitive technologies and intellectual property way. ”
In giving “great attention” to the rise of China’s technology sector, Warner said he is particularly concerned about “the close relationship between the Chinese government and Chinese technology companies, especially in monitoring the commercialization of technology and the shaping of telecommunications equipment.”
“I want to make sure ICs are tracking the direction that the Chinese technology giants are moving, especially their commitment to the Chinese government,” he said. “… most Americans have not heard of all of these companies yet, but as they enter the Western economy we want to make sure they do the right thing and we need to make sure that this is not a new way for China to acquire sensitive technology ”
Dan Coats, director of the National Intelligence Agency, warned that U.S. rivals “and other vicious actors are using the Internet and other power tools to shape society and markets, international rules and institutions, and international hotspots to their benefit.”
“We have entered a period that best describes our technological superiority as a counter to our rivals who are trying to sow split in the United States and weaken the U.S. leadership,” Coetz said, warning that the country was “physically attacked” The Internet is being used to penetrate every major operation in the United States – from the U.S. businesses to the federal government to state and local governments, where the United States is threatened daily by cyber attacks. ”
Nation-states Cybersecurity Challenges
The director pointed out that Russia, China, Iran and North Korea pose the greatest cyber threats, but added that “other countries, terrorist groups, terrorist groups, transnational criminal organizations and more technologically powerful groups and individuals use cyber operations to achieve strategic and malicious Behavioral goals. ”
“Some of these actors, including Russia, may carry out more radical cyber-attacks aimed at reducing our democratic values and undermining our alliance.” The sustained and disruptive network operations will continue to have a bearing on the United States and our European Ally, take advantage of the electoral opportunities to undermine democracy, sow discord and undermine our values, “Goldsmith continued. “China’s cyber espionage and cyber attack capabilities will continue to support China’s national security and economic priorities. Iran will try to penetrate the spy networks of the United States and its allies to lay the foundation for future cyber attacks while North Korea will continue to use cyber operations to raise funds and launch attacks And gather intelligence about the United States. ”
Burr asked whether the intelligence community “is sufficiently vigilant about the threat of the private sector.”
“When we realized that, I thought we were informing them,” NSA director Mike Rogers replied. “But one thing I’m worried about is that we can only see part of this photo and I’m also interested – from the private sector point of view, tell us what you see.If we can combine the two, We will have a broader perspective and deeper knowledge. ”
New Technology Cybersecurity Challenges
Burr asks if the “new technology company emerges every day,” whether the head of the National Security Agency is “concerned that this will become an increasingly challenging area.”
Rogers said he was worried and weird, “How bad would it be before we realized we had to fundamentally change something?”
“And, I think, if you look at the Internet of Things, you see the level of security in these components – one can see – on the order of magnitude,” Rogers added. “If we think the issue is a challenge right now, then we just wait, and from a security perspective it will get worse and worse – exponentially growing.”
FBI director Christopher Wray said the council “worked very hard to do more in the private sector by offering something almost defensive briefing so that some telecoms companies in the United States and other members of the technology industry.
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The director of National Intelligence described a “race for technological superiority” in the cyber wars while intelligence leaders expressed concern about ensuring “less sophisticated” small companies are up to speed on current cyber threats. “Cyber is clearly the most challenging threat factor this country faces,” Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) said at a Tuesday hearing spanning a range of worldwide threats. “It’s also one of the most concerning, given how many aspects of our daily lives in the United States can be disrupted by a well-planned, well-executed cyber attack.” Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) noted that “in addition to this ongoing threat from Russia,” he’s “concerned that China has developed an all-of-society — not just all-of-government, but all-of-society — approach to gain access to our sensitive technologies and intellectual property.” In paying a “great deal” of attention to China’s ascending tech sector, Warner said he’s particularly worried about “the close relationship between the Chinese government and Chinese technology firms, particularly in the area of commercialization of our surveillance technology and efforts to shape telecommunication equipment markets.” “I want to ensure that the IC is tracking the direction that China’s tech giants are heading, and especially the extent to which they are beholden to the Chinese government,” he said. “Most Americans have not heard of all of these companies. But, as they enter Western economic markets, we want to ensure that they play by the rules. We need to make sure that this is not a new way for China to gain access to sensitive technology.” Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats warned that America’s adversaries, “as well as the other malign actors, are using cyber and other instruments of power to shape societies and markets, international rules and institutions, and international hotspots to their advantage.” “We have entered a period that can best be described as a race for technological superiority against our adversaries, who seek to sow division in the United States and weaken U.S. leadership,” Coats said, warning that the country “is under attack by entities that are using cyber to penetrate virtually every major action that takes place in the United States — from U.S. businesses, to the federal government, to state and local governments, the United States is threatened by cyber attacks every day.” The director singled out Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as posing the greatest cyber threats, but added that “other nation-states, terrorist organizations, transnational criminal organizations and ever more technically capable groups and individuals use cyber operations to achieve strategic and malign objectives.” “Some of these actors, including Russia, are likely to pursue even more aggressive cyber attacks with the intent of degrading our democratic values and weakening our alliances. Persistent and disruptive cyber operations will continue against the United States and our European allies, using elections as opportunities to undermine democracy, sow discord and undermine our values,” Coats continued. Engaging post, Read More…
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