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Dealing with Cybersecurity Threats Posed by Globalized Information Technology Suppliers

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Theodore H. Moran cites recent instances of the US government intervening to block foreign producers of information technology (IT) from selling goods and services to US firms and argues that such actions based on the nationality of the foreign firm is ineffective, discriminatory, and unfair. The dangers and risks of compromise of US national security are real. But in a world where supply chains of IT companies of every nationality are thoroughly globalized, a better way to protect national security would be to establish a multilateral nondiscriminatory system to ensure the integrity of equipment, software, patches, and upgrades from all sources. Much remains to be done to establish an appropriate regime to protect national security and also the rights of investors and companies doing business with foreign firms. The goal should be to strike a balance between protecting national security without discouraging foreigners from investing in and doing business with US firms.

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  • Theodore H. Moran, 2013. "Dealing with Cybersecurity Threats Posed by Globalized Information Technology Suppliers," Policy Briefs PB13-11, Peterson Institute for International Economics.
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    1. Theodore H. Moran & Lindsay Oldenski, 2013. "Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: Benefits, Suspicions, and Risks with Special Attention to FDI from China," Peterson Institute Press: All Books, Peterson Institute for International Economics, number 6604, October.
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    1. Theodore H. Moran, 2015. "Chinese Investment and CFIUS: Time for an Updated (and Revised) Perspective," Policy Briefs PB15-17, Peterson Institute for International Economics.

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