U.S.government and military officials are working on better cyber-defense systems and trying to coordinate efforts.

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Carter said the budget reductions would have a devastating effect on a number of Pentagon programs, but continued investment in offensive and defense cyber operations would continue, along with unmanned systems, space capabilities and electronic warfare.

MSN: Private U.S. networks vulnerable to cyber attack: Pentagon - Technology & science - Security | NBC News

Instead, he advocates better defense systems in organizations that are vulnerable to cyber attacks and diplomatic pressure from Washington on Beijing.

CNN: Mandiant: China is sponsoring cyber-espionage

Their approaches include deployment of significant arsenals of more precise ballistic and cruise missiles to neutralize U.S. and allied airbases and related infrastructure, create sophisticated multilayered integrated air defense systems, and invest in electronic warfare and cyber capabilities to attack or neutralize U.S. ISR, command and control, and precision-strike capabilities.

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