“The PRC’s goal is developing capabilities to disrupt critical infrastructure in the event of a future conflict,” NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce told Breaking Defense in a statement.
"This direct call for physical mobilization is a significant development compared to prior activity, potentially indicative of an emerging intent to motivate real-world activity outside of China’s territories," Mandiant researchers noted.
Defending a country the size of the US from threats requires advanced sensing, communications and interception capabilities.