"Release Cybersecurity Guidance on Chinese-Manufactured UAS for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators"
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released "Cybersecurity Guidance: Chinese-Manufactured Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)." The guidance aims to raise awareness of threats posed by Chinese-manufactured UAS as well as provide critical infrastructure and State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) partners with suggested cybersecurity protections for networks and sensitive information. The People's Republic of China (PRC) has passed laws that expand the government's legal authority to access and control data held by companies in China. Using Chinese-made UAS in critical infrastructure operations risks disclosing sensitive information to PRC authorities. The new guidance describes the potential vulnerabilities faced by networks and sensitive information that can occur when cybersecurity protocols are not followed, along with the possible consequences. This article continues to discuss the guidance on Chinese-manufactured UAS for critical infrastructure owners and operators.
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