Reflection of the Nation Cybersecurity's Evolution

Cybersecurity, as stated in the 2010 National Security Strategy of America, threats represent one of the most serious national security, public safety, and economic challenges we face as a nation. This paper examines the cybersecurity situation that the nation faces. Based on this, the vulnerabilities present in information systems and systems supporting critical infrastructure to cyberattacks are discussed. The argument is presented that Chinas internet censorship techniques have improved that nations Cybersecurity, which could affect the outcome of a conflict in cyberspace. The key future features of the Cybersecurity in China are put forth at the end of the treatise. The author believes such analysis can credibly help the establishment of the national Cybersecurity strategy.