The United States of America has one of the most advanced cybersecurity systems in the world. When compared to countries with “less” developed digital infrastructures, it is straightforward to set side by side the various factors that make it up. In this example, I will compare and contrast the cybersecurity risks between the United States and North Korea. Some of the most common cyber threats the United States experiences are phishing attacks, data breaches, malware, ransomware, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. North Korea, on the other hand, is notorious for launching cyber attacks for a variety of reasons, such as the desire to make money, illegal spying, and disruption of opposing countries. Some real life events North Korea has taken part in were the WannaCry ransomware attack and the 2014 Sony hack. The WannaCry attack targeted car manufactureres such as Nissan and Renault. In the end, over $4 billion dollars was lost. The Sony hack affected Sony employees, exposing their personal information including their yearly salaries, emails, and confidential company information. The United States has powerful cyber capabilities as well, however they use their skills to defend more than causing harm to adversaries. The United States’s official cyber security agency is the CISA, while North Korea has the Lazarus Group. According to the United States Department of Justice, the Lazurus Group’s main goal is to “undermine global cybersecurity. In order to compete with other countries, their harmful operations can present threat to opposing countries, especially South Korea. Overall, both countries present notable cybersecurity threats and risks. Although North Korea has a less developed digital infrastructure, their ability to be a threat should not be underestimated. The United States has great cybersecurity measures with CISA where they don’t just protect digital infrastructure, but they also give out public service announcements.