The US military's status as a world leader is at risk, due to Chinese and other state-sponsored hackers stealing national security secrets, according to a NavyUS Navy internal review. The review notes that cybersecurity attacks often target the US Navy's contractors and sub-contractors, and criticises officials for not foreseeing the threat and warning its partners. The review also criticises the US Navy for underestimating cybersecurity threats. The review recommends that essential data is identified and better protected, that personnel are appointed to lead a long-term cybersecurity strategy, and that contractors are held accountable for adhering to cybersecurity standards.
The US military's status as a world leader is at risk, due to Chinese and other state-sponsored hackers stealing national security secrets, according to a US Navy internal review. The review notes that cybersecurity attacks often target the Navy's contractors and sub-contractors, and criticises officials for not foreseeing the threat and warning its partners. The review also criticises the Navy for underestimating cybersecurity threats. The review recommends that essential data is identified and better protected, that personnel are appointed to lead a long-term cybersecurity strategy, and that contractors are held accountable for adhering to cybersecurity standards.