The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Thursday, Oct 7, 2021

October 7th, 2021 Open Source Podcast

The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Thursday, Oct 7, 2021

Topping our open source episode today: the CIA is making some changes to its internal structure that will allow it to dedicate in a more focused way – on China. In a press release out today, CIA Director Bill Burns announced that the agency is establishing a China Mission Center (CMC). The agency is also hiring a Chief Technology Officer and is establishing a Transnational and Technology Mission Center. We're told that the aim there is to address the global issues - like technology, economic security and climate - that are critical to US competitiveness.

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