Alternatives and their Consequences Alternatives to this approach include the following: o o
Continue with only government-level discussions . . . be limited in solutions and speed. The influence of political factors further stifles cooperation . . . making the present situation even worse.
Benefits The implementation of this recommendation is expected to facilitate better technical cooperation, in terms of competence and speed in response and analysis. Additional benefits will be to help foster better relationships at the government level for China and the U.S. Next Steps Suggested next steps that can generate and maintain the momentum for the implementation of this recommendation include the following: 10-1. The joint industry working groups are formed by a technically oriented neutral facilitator with an appropriate charter. 10-2. A goal is established for long-term cooperation with accountability for concrete measures. 10-3. Initial joint meetings are held with subject matter experts focusing on preparation, response and analysis performance for international incidents. 10-4. Mechanisms are established for briefing the respective government agencies of both countries.
10-6. Internet operators and companies of both sides carry out concrete technical cooperation. Measures of Success The successful implementation of this recommendation can be gauged by the following measures: A. The joint China-U.S. non-government, technically oriented group convenes regularly.
HARMFUL HACKING
10-5. CN-CERT and U.S.-CERT carry out more specific cybersecurity cooperation.
B. Concrete measures are defined and applied regularly. C. The government level interactions are supported. D. Harmful hacking is reduced.
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