The U.S. needs a cybersecurity roadmap

A fundamental approach of the Trump administration is ensuring and enhancing the defense of the United States homeland. Border security has accordingly been prioritized, and a “Golden Dome” missile defense has been proposed. But equivalent to the challenges of the border and of missile defense is the defense of the information and operational technology systems upon which the national security, economy, and public safety of the United States depend.

A new Atlantic Council report focuses on operations and its companion report focuses on technology and architectures; together they identify the challenges facing the United States and describe a proposed national cybersecurity strategy that encompasses key roles for government and for the private sector.

A national cybersecurity strategy will require an operational road map for offensive and defensive campaigning and significantly enhanced resilience for key critical infrastructures built upon the development and adoption of safe coding and the implementation of zero trust architectures. Establishment of such capabilities will provide the president and the national leadership with the necessary capabilities to deter and defeat nation-state and criminal activities in cyberspace.

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