In the context of the Great Power Competition with China, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is executing a strategic shift from the Cold War Industrial Base to the Next Gen Industrial Base. This transformation is not merely about modernization but a critical pivot to leverage fast-moving, cutting-edge technologies that deliver asymmetric results and offer non-traditional solutions to counter Chinese capabilities.
Cybersecurity Evolution: From Perimeter Defense to Asset-Level Security
Historically, cybersecurity efforts focused predominantly on perimeter security, creating barriers to keep threats at bay. However, this model is increasingly inadequate as cyber threats become more sophisticated. The new paradigm is asset-level security, ensuring each critical asset is individually protected, monitored, and resilient against tampering or unauthorized access. This shift is essential in a landscape where cyber adversaries can directly penetrate traditional defenses and target key assets.