Trump Administration Unveils ‘Offensive’ and ‘Deterrent’ National Cyber Strategy

U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton (L), followed by National Director of Intelligence Dan Coats, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and Commander of the US Cyber Command Gen. Paul Nakasone, arrive for the press briefing at the White House in Washington on Aug. 2, 2018. On Sept. 20, Bolton announced a new U.S. national cyber strategy. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images

The Trump Administration released its long-awaited national cyber strategy last week.  The 26-page document outlined a decentralized strategy across government departments and agencies, and emphasized “offensive” and “deterrent” security measures and partnership with the private sector in its execution.

In a press briefing last Thursday, National Security Adviser Ambassador John Bolton explained the strategy in terms of the administration’s overall National Security Strategy.