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.