Recent Taiwan simulation highlights US cyberdefense gaps against China, experts warn
ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
October 7, 2026 11:59 AM ET
Organizers of a cyber conflict exercise say Washington needs to prepare for attacks that both disrupt civilian services and pressure Taipei without triggering outright military conflict.
The United States devotes too little attention toward preparedness for a Chinese campaign of cyberattacks and economic pressure against Taiwan, organizers of a recent war game warned Tuesday, arguing that gaps between military and civilian planning could delay assistance to the island.
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies exercise examined how Beijing could disrupt Taiwan’s communications networks to extract political concessions without launching an invasion. The simulation was held in Taiwan in late September, and its findings were briefed to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and his national security team, according to the think tank.
Mark Montgomery, an FDD senior fellow and retired Navy rear admiral who helped lead...
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