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Despite his departure from government, Hawk continues to advise and teach at Yale, emphasizing that the fight against Chinese cyber capabilities remains vital. His perspective underscores that the continual beam of expertise lost from public service hampers America’s cyber resilience.
The Urgent Need for a Unified Response
Hawk stresses that countering China’s cyber threat cannot rest solely on defense; it requires strategic partnerships with industry and sustained investment in cybersecurity infrastructure. The U.S. government retains significant capacity but must harness it effectively.