CISA Director Jen Easterly warns about the increasing threat of Chinese cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, describing it as the most serious in her 30+ year career. Despite successes in uncovering threats like Volt Typhoon, she emphasizes that these discoveries are just the 'tip of the iceberg'. The proposed budget increase for CISA aims to enhance cyber threat hunting capabilities and reinforce the security of critical infrastructure
Easterly stresses the need for critical infrastructure owners to identify, detect, and mitigate these threats to prevent potential mass disruptions. FBI Director Christopher Wray and other officials have also expressed concerns about China's cyberespionage efforts, highlighting the unprecedented threat they pose. Discussing the budget boost, Easterly mentions plans to expand the agency's field force to assist organizations with limited IT budgets, such as those in education, health, and water services, in improving their cybersecurity resilience. ```https://www.scmagazine.com/news/chinas-attacks-on-critical-infrastructure-tip-of-the-iceberg