I will be comparing cybersecurity risks in the United States and China. First I will talk about the regulatory frameworks. The U.S. has a strong cybersecurity regulatory framework with laws such as the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act, and a lot of other specific regulations depending on the industry. China has also implemented cybersecurity laws and regulations, including the Cybersecurity Law, which requires companies to store data within China’s borders and have security assessments. Next, I will discuss cyber threats. Both countries face a wide range of cyber threats, including cyber espionage, hacking by criminal groups, and attacks from different organizations. In the U.S., threats from countries such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are especially concerning. In China, the government’s emphasis on cybersecurity and its control over the internet has led to concerns about cyber activities and censorship. Now I will talk about infrastructure protection. Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats is a priority for both countries. The U.S. has designated critical infrastructure sectors and implemented measures to improve cybersecurity resilience. These measures include public-private partnerships and information-sharing initiatives. China has also taken steps to protect critical infrastructure, although concerns remain about the government’s control over key sectors and potential vulnerabilities in certain enterprises. The next topic I will compare is international cooperation. Both countries engage in international cooperation and collaboration on cybersecurity issues through groups such as the United Nations agreements. However, tensions between the U.S. and China over cybersecurity issues, including allegations of intellectual property theft, can impact collaboration efforts. Overall, the U.S. and China face similar cybersecurity risks due to their extensive infrastructures and complex threat landscapes with differences in regulatory frameworks and international dynamics. Collaboration and cooperation between the two countries and the international community are essential for addressing common cybersecurity challenges and decreasing risks.

Paganini, P. (2013, June 10). China vs us, Cyber Superpowers compared. Infosec. https://www.infosecinstitute.com/resources/general-security/china-vs-us-cyber-superpowers-compared/