"National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross stated that while there is 'an enormous amount of capability on the private sector side,' he is 'not talking about private sector, industry or companies engaged in a cyber offensive campaign.' This highlights the government's focus on defensive strategies rather than offensive actions by private entities."
"The concept of enlisting private sector cyber titans to hack for the government draws inspiration from historical practices like letters of marque and reprisal. However, the practicality and implications of such a collaboration remain contentious among industry stakeholders."
The U.S. government is exploring collaboration with the private sector for cyber defense, particularly in response to adversaries. Industry leaders are interested but question the definitions of offensive and defensive operations. National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross emphasized the importance of private sector capabilities for information sharing rather than direct offensive actions. The recent national cyber strategy aims to create barriers against foreign cyber threats, yet the distinction between private and government roles in cyber offense is still unclear.
Read at Nextgov.com
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