Summary: President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hesgeth, aims to resolve the ongoing debate regarding the dual-hat leadership of U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA. He acknowledges the complexities of this relationship and emphasizes the need for effective cybersecurity measures against foreign threats.
Threat Actor: Salt Typhoon, Volt Typhoon | Salt Typhoon, Volt Typhoon
Victim: U.S. Telecommunications Firms | U.S. Telecommunications Firms
Key Point :
- Hesgeth plans to consult with Congress to finalize the leadership structure of Cyber Command and NSA.
- He recognizes the potential for cyberattacks to be classified as acts of war based on their impact.
- Hesgeth emphasizes the need for improved cybersecurity measures to protect U.S. critical infrastructure from foreign intrusions.
Source: https://therecord.media/pete-hegseth-confirmation-hearing-nsa-cybercom-dual-hat