OPINION — As global competition intensifies, America’s adversaries are increasingly targeting the infrastructure that connects us all together. Telecommunications networks and data centers are no longer just economic assets; they are national security targets.
Ensuring they are protected from foreign influence is essential to safeguarding the American homeland.
The word “critical” in critical infrastructure is not symbolic; it’s literal. In our interconnected world, when these systems fail or are compromised, everything from emergency services to energy delivery, communications and economic activity can grind to a halt.
