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Transcript for: National Security Threats in the Information Age -
Director Summary Description: Today's information environment poses
opportunities and threats to our national security. Wireless
communication and social media have increased the speed and range of
information sharing, diffusing the power once held more centrally. In
this video, GAO's Joe Kirschbaum discusses our September 2022 report on
how the Department of Defense is positioned to use and protect the
information environment. Related GAO Works: GAO-22-104714.  Information
Environment: Opportunities and Threats to DOD's National Security
Mission Released: September 2022

[ GAO's Joe Kirschbaum, Director, Defense Capabilities & Management,
speaking to the camera ]  [ Joe Kirschbaum : ] The world has shifted
from an industrial age to an information age, and threats to U.S.
national security reflect that paradigm shift. To offset the United
States' traditional warfighting advantages, adversaries seek to exploit
the information environment, including information technology and social
media. 

Threats in this area include intelligence collection, cyber attacks,
such as attempting to install malware on weapons systems, disinformation
in order to influence decision makers, and degrading capabilities that
use the electromagnetic spectrum. Our new report describes the
Department of Defense's use and protection of the information
environment. We profile six different areas, including threat actors and
actions, and emerging technologies. We also offer key questions for
effective oversight. To find out more, visit GAO.gov.

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For more info, check out our report GAO-22-104714 at: GAO.gov