• Biden's Cybersecurity Smackdown: China, You're in Trouble Now!

  • Jan 11 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Biden's Cybersecurity Smackdown: China, You're in Trouble Now!

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

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and let's dive right into the latest US-China CyberPulse updates. It's been a wild week in cybersecurity, especially with the escalating threats from Chinese hackers.

    President Joe Biden is about to sign an executive order that will impose tougher cybersecurity standards across federal agencies and their contractors. This move is a direct response to a series of sophisticated cyberattacks attributed to Chinese-linked hackers, which have targeted critical U.S. infrastructure, including government agencies and private sector companies[1].

    One of the most significant breaches involved Chinese cyber operatives gaining access to emails from U.S. government agencies. To combat this, the new order will introduce stricter cybersecurity regulations for software vendors, requiring them to demonstrate strong security practices before they can do business with the federal government. Vendors will need to submit secure software documentation for evaluation by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

    But that's not all. The U.S. military has allocated about $30 billion to spend on cybersecurity in 2025, with a focus on replacing potentially problematic Chinese technology in telecom networks and protecting mobile devices from foreign spyware[4]. The 2025 NDAA also includes provisions for creating more secure digital military systems and establishing international alliances for greater cybersecurity collaboration.

    Meanwhile, the Department of Justice has issued a final rule to implement Executive Order 14117, aimed at preventing countries of concern, including China, from exploiting government-related data or bulk U.S. sensitive personal data[5]. This rule is part of a broader effort to scrutinize and restrict Chinese companies' products, particularly those used by critical infrastructure.

    The FBI and CISA have also issued a joint statement on the People's Republic of China targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure, revealing a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign[2]. This campaign has compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies, enabling the theft of customer call records data and the compromise of private communications.

    In the private sector, there's a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster federal defense systems. The Pentagon will be tasked with creating an AI program aimed at enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities, and the energy sector will also be involved in a pilot program designed to improve resilience against cyberattacks[1].

    So, there you have it – a week of significant developments in US cybersecurity measures against Chinese threats. It's clear that the U.S. government is taking a multi-pronged approach to combat these growing cyber threats, from stricter regulations to AI-powered defense systems. Stay tuned for more updates on this ever-evolving cyber landscape.

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