Strategic Cybersecurity Coalition launches to further ‘cyber defense capabilities that support U.S. policy interests’

Six technology companies are forming a new initiative to advocate for better cyber partnerships between the U.S. and its foreign allies.

Velos, Forescout, Google Cloud, Dell Technologies, Trellix and Carahsoft announced the formation of the Strategic Cybersecurity Coalition (SCC), which will focus on modernizing “antiquated foreign military sales and foreign military financing processes to include cybersecurity solutions,” according to a statement from the companies.

The SCC will work closely with U.S. government policymakers to incentivize allies “to achieve cyber defense capabilities that support U.S. policy interests and adopt U.S. cybersecurity solutions,” and foster relationships with Congress, the Defense and State Departments and within the private sector.

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