Ooh, Juicy! US-China Cyber Drama Heats Up: Balloons, Bans, and Bytes! Get the Scoop Now

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 busy week, folks!

First off, the Biden administration has been ramping up its efforts to restrict Chinese access to US data and control of software and connected technologies. Just last week, President Trump sought to delay enforcement of a 2024 law banning the distribution of TikTok, aiming to work out a deal for ByteDance to divest the app[1]. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The US has been quietly building a comprehensive set of regulatory tools to manage data flows to China and the operation of Chinese software and connected technologies in the US.

For instance, the US Coast Guard issued a directive to US port operators to address security risks associated with Chinese-manufactured cargo cranes, which defense officials had previously raised as a concern. And let's not forget about E.O. 14117, which restricts data brokers from selling or transferring certain types of data to China and Chinese companies if it could impact US security.

Meanwhile, Congress has been busy too. The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions to address potential security risks linked to Chinese-origin technology. For example, Section 1546 requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop a risk framework assessing the threat of data collection and misuse posed by personal mobile devices and applications tied to China and other adversarial nations[2].

But it's not just about defense; it's also about international cooperation. The Institute for the Study of War and the American Enterprise Institute have been tracking China's campaigns against Taiwan, including the recent sighting of six PRC high-altitude balloons near Taiwan in one day, with one passing directly over the main island[3].

Now, let's talk about emerging protection technologies. The US is focusing on countering risks posed by hardware-based encrypted data storage devices used in DoD, particularly those potentially compromised by Chinese control over encryption technologies. The DoD is directed to evaluate existing risk management tools and provide Congress a list of hardware-based encrypted data storage products that have been excluded from DoD procurement in the last five years.

In conclusion, it's been a whirlwind week in US-China CyberPulse. From new defensive strategies to government policies and international cooperation efforts, the US is gearing up to tackle the growing cybersecurity threats posed by China. Stay tuned, folks; it's going to be an interesting ride!

That's all for now. Keep your bytes secure, and I'll catch you on the flip side.

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