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The cyber domain is constantly evolving, and as its importance to federal government operations increases, so too does the number and variety of cyber threats. U.S. supply chains are now at risk as technological advances enable attackers to creatively conduct new types of cyberattacks.
Last month, the Department of Defense took steps to combat threats to supply chain security, Defense Industrial Infrastructure Cybersecurity Strategy.in recent press conference, david mccuneThe department's deputy chief information officer and senior information security officer said the goal of the strategy is “to identify a way forward.”
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Previously, McCune said that before the strategy was announced, the Pentagon was “very disparate with the various stakeholders in the departments it serves.” Wash100 Award winner.
“Many DIB partners were frustrated that we did not have a single point of entry,” he added.
With this strategy, McCune aims to “take a more focused approach, a more persuasive approach, and ensure that everyone in the department understands their role.”
This plan is divided into four sections. Strengthening the Department of Defense's governance structure for the cybersecurity of the U.S. defense industrial base. Strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the U.S. defense industrial base. Maintaining the resilience of critical defense industrial base capabilities in a cyber competitive environment. Improving cybersecurity cooperation between the Department of Defense and the U.S. defense industrial base.
The first of these goals focuses on interagency cooperation and regulation of contractors, and the second focuses on identifying and addressing threats and vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations. aims to ensure and evaluate the effectiveness of relevant policies.
To improve the resilience of the defense industrial base's capabilities, the Department of Defense will develop policies that make cybersecurity a key priority for key suppliers and facilities. Strategies to foster a collaborative environment with the industrial base are centered around communication.
when announce the strategy “The enemy understands the strategic value of targeting DIB,” McCune said at the Pentagon.
“By working with DIB, we can better ensure the safety of critical information and the prevention of unauthorized disclosure of that information,” he said.
The new strategy is aligned with the broader 2022 National Defense Strategy and 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy. Also, national defense industrial strategywas released in January and focuses on supply chain resilience, workforce readiness, flexible sourcing, and economic containment.
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