Congress approves 2025 NDAA with important cyber provisions
Briefly

The must-pass fiscal year 2025 defense policy bill advanced out of the Senate with a focus on cybersecurity measures, authorizing $895.2 billion for the military.
The bill greenlights up to $300 million in defense assistance for Taiwan to help deter potential invasion from China, including cyber defense capabilities and secure communications.
A key element of the NDAA includes funding to address a $3 billion shortfall needed for removing dangerous Chinese networking equipment, crucial for national security.
Congress is showing support for telecom carriers by ensuring funding to replace untrustworthy equipment, amid significant intrusions targeting telecommunications infrastructure from the Chinese government.
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