Expanding US Cyber Defense Cooperation with International Partners.
This law authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assign personnel abroad and provide technical assistance and equipment to foreign governments to strengthen global cyber defenses. The goal is to better protect US critical infrastructure by improving international security cooperation. Crucially, the law explicitly forbids using this authority to censor, surveil US citizens, or interfere with US elections.
Key points
DHS can now officially assign personnel to foreign countries specifically for cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection missions.
The US is authorized to provide defensive cybersecurity tools and expertise (like incident response and training) to international allies.
Explicit limitations are set: the new authority cannot be used for surveillance of US citizens, censorship, or interference in US elections.
Status:
Expired
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