New Report Warns: U.S. Allies' Defense Ecosystems Targeted by China's Cyber Strategy
A new report, 'Breaking Through: How to Predict, Prevent, and Prevail over the PRC Cyber Threat', has shed light on China's cyber strategy and provided actionable strategies for the U.S. and its allies. The report, published by Booz Allen Hamilton, highlights the long-term operational risks posed by the use of PRC-made networking hardware in U.S. government, defense, and critical infrastructure environments.
The report reveals that Beijing is targeting the defense and critical infrastructure ecosystems of the U.S.'s Five Eyes allies. China's cyber strategy exploits four key force multipliers: trusted-relationship compromise, edge device exploitation, AI acceleration, and attribution contestation. To counter this, the U.S. must act urgently with international allies to expose, contest, and dislodge PRC footholds in critical infrastructure and defense ecosystems.
Booz Allen recommends implementing zero trust architecture principles to secure vendor access pathways and close high-risk gaps in U.S. defense and critical infrastructure systems. The report also warns that Beijing's cyber operations aim to constrain U.S. power in three strategic arenas: East Asia, Europe and the Five Eyes, and the developing world.
In recent months, the Chinese hacker group RedNovember has particularly targeted governments worldwide. From June 2024 to July 2025, they exploited network infrastructure vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information. The report identifies China's sophisticated and persistent cyber acceleration strategy, which includes infiltrating governments, manipulating supply chains, and shaping online narratives. Vendor-enabled access remains a critical enabler for PRC cyber operators seeking durable, low-friction entry into hardened networks.
The report underscores the urgent need for the U.S. and its allies to address the long-term operational risks posed by PRC-made networking hardware. By implementing recommended strategies and acting in unison, the U.S. and its allies can effectively counter China's cyber threats and protect their critical infrastructure and defense ecosystems.
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