Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

"Modern cyberattacks have gone many notches higher in terms of cadence, scale, and sophistication. Such attacks do not depend on a single vector."

"The attack surface has expanded beyond traditional perimeters to include cloud platforms, APIs, vendors, and managed services, complicating defense efforts."

"A compromise of a remote support tool enabled attackers to access multiple U.S. Treasury Department offices, illustrating the risks posed by third-party dependencies."

"Despite rules and regulations meant to establish baseline controls, attacks continue to define a growing threat landscape, highlighting the need for improved collaboration."

Cybersecurity is increasingly characterized by a contest between attackers and defenders, with governments often isolated in their defenses. Modern cyberattacks are more sophisticated, targeting multiple surfaces and exploiting third-party dependencies. The attack surface has expanded beyond traditional perimeters to include cloud platforms and managed services, complicating defense efforts. Effective risk management requires a shift towards collaboration between government entities and private companies to address the evolving threat landscape and enhance overall security.

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