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October 7, 2025

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National security group INSA describes potential industry role in support of offensive cyber operations

By Charlie Mitchell / April 5, 2023

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance is proposing steps to improve the private sector’s ability to assist in offensive cyber operations, including through creation of a cyber national guard and reserve force, but cautioning against encouraging companies to “hack back” against cyber attackers.

Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg

Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg, INSA president

“Developed by INSA's Cyber Council, the paper finds that the private sector is often subject to the same cyber exploitations as government agencies, and...


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