"Tech Manufacturers Are Leaving the Door Open for Chinese Hacking, Easterly Warns"
Jen Easterly, the head of the US Homeland Security Department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), recently talked about the cyber threats posed by China, warning of dire consequences if technology manufacturers fail to improve the security of their products. In a speech at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), CISA Director Jen Easterly stated that the culture of rushing technology to market is dangerous to consumers and the nation. As technology has been incorporated into practically every aspect of our lives, we have come to assume that such technology is inherently harmful, Easterly remarked. Her remarks reflect those of multiple government officials in recent years. Easterly criticized manufacturers for releasing products with many flaws that would be unacceptable in any other critical field. The speech came as the Biden administration prepares to announce a National Cybersecurity Plan, which will include initiatives for bolstering cybersecurity protections across the nation, with a focus on critical infrastructure. Officials have also stated that the strategy will address coordination between the private sector and the government. This article continues to discuss key points made by Easterly in her recent speech at CMU.