US, Indo-Pacific fighting cyberthreatsCOLLABORATION: The US Indo-Pacific Command said it maintains contact with regional partners, and operates, trains and conducts joint exercises with allies to deter aggressionStaff writer, with CNAThe US works daily with Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines to counter cyberattacks, US Indo-Pacific Command Deputy Commander Joshua Rudd said yesterday, adding that the command has deployed liaison officers to regional allies and partners to maintain ongoing engagement. The primary threats most closely related to US national security and the NSA include China’s comprehensive threat and rising tensions in multiple regions, Rudd said. Photo: ReutersHe said he has amassed extensive experience in the Indo-Pacific theater and gained a deep understanding of the challenges related to China. Asked by US Senator Ted Budd how the US plans to deepen its collaboration with Indo-Pacific allies such as Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines in building capabilities to counter cyberthreats, Rudd said they are already engaged in cooperation every day. Rudd said the Indo-Pacific Command deploys liaison officers to maintain contact with regional allies and partners.
