The provision aims to secure U.S. devices used by military personnel and diplomats from commercial spyware, ensuring stronger cybersecurity standards and accountability.
Within 120 days of the NDAA enactment, cybersecurity standards will be established by the Secretary of Defense, and past spyware breaches reviewed for security impact.
The Defense Department will notify Congress within 60 days of any major compromise, detailing compromised personnel, affected devices, and assessing national security damage.
Spyware applications have increasingly threatened government officials, journalists, and dissidents globally, prompting mandatory reporting and identification of foreign entities involved.
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