US moves to staff leaders for industry-partnered offensive cyber program
ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
October 15, 2026 11:09 AM ET
The Trump administration is laying groundwork to enlist companies against foreign cybercriminals, but payment arrangements and protections for participating firms remain unresolved.
The U.S. has begun the process of selecting managers to oversee a new program enlisting private companies in operations against foreign cybercriminals, according to a former official and two other people with knowledge of the discussions.
The effort marks an early step toward implementing the initiative unveiled in August. But significant questions remain about how to pay participating firms and who would bear responsibility if their operations cause unintended harm, the former official and one of the people said.
All three sources were granted anonymity to share details of sensitive government discussions. It is unclear who is under consideration for the management roles or whether the government intends to fill...
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