US State Department Launches , New Cybersecurity Bureau.<br />CNET reports that on April 4, the <br />Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) <br />was launched as an attempt to incorporate <br />digital security into U.S. foreign policy.<br />CNET reports that on April 4, the <br />Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) <br />was launched as an attempt to incorporate <br />digital security into U.S. foreign policy.<br />The CDP bureau will address the national security challenges, economic opportunities, and implications for U.S. values associated with cyberspace, digital technologies, and digital policy, Blog post, via State Department website.<br />Via a blog post on April 4, the <br />State Department said three policy units are included in the new office:.<br />International Cyberspace Security, International Information and Communications Policy, and Digital Freedom.<br />The move comes at a time when outside forces, such as Russia and China, are seen as cyberwarfare threats.<br />The move comes at a time when outside forces, such as Russia and China, are seen as cyberwarfare threats.<br />CNET reports that Russia's war in Ukraine could prompt cyberattacks on electrical grids, communications and banks.<br />Back in July, the Biden administration <br />blamed China for hacking Microsoft Exchange <br />email server software, ultimately "compromis[ing] tens of thousands of computers and networks worldwide.".<br />Back in July, the Biden administration <br />blamed China for hacking Microsoft Exchange <br />email server software, ultimately "compromis[ing] tens of thousands of computers and networks worldwide.".<br />CNET reports that some companies with Russian or Chinese ties have also been banned from doing business in America due to cybersecurity concerns.<br />Jennifer Bachus will serve as principal deputy assistant secretary for the CDP until President Biden and the Senate find a more permanent replacement.<br />Jennifer Bachus will serve as principal deputy assistant secretary for the CDP until President Biden and the Senate find a more permanent replacement
