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SILICON VALLEY CHAPTER CHAPTER - May 13, 2015

Col. Speaks on Chinese Internet Threats

The chapter hosted Lt. Col. Enrique Oti, USAF, fellow at Stanford University, as the guest speaker for its May meeting. Col. Oti spoke to the audience about Chinese threats to the Internet. The talk focused on four high-level topics: cyberattacks, competing with the Chinese, the Chinese plan and how to stop it. Col. Oti described the various types of cyberattacks, such as reconnaissance, economic espionage, theft, disruption, disinformation and strategic Attack, to name a few. For each category of attack, he provided numerous examples for the audience. He also compared and contrasted how the United States and China view the Internet. The U.S. sees the Internet as a tool to promote domestic and international development, facilitate equality and bring human rights violations to the forefront. The U.S. recognizes that the Internet poses potential risks. On the other hand, China considers it an existential threat from both domestic and international actors but recognizes it is critical to continued development in the country. Also discussed was China's vision on the future of the Internet to promote peace, security, openness and cooperation. Col. Oti wrapped up with a discussion on how the U.S. needs to invest in defense against the various cyberattacks and answered questions from audience members.

Event Photographs:

Lt. Col. Enrique Oti, USAF, Stanford University fellow, discusses the different types of cyberattacks at a May meeting.
Lt. Col. Enrique Oti, USAF, Stanford University fellow, discusses the different types of cyberattacks at a May meeting.
Chapter President Bob Moorhead (l) presents Col. Oti (c) a memento along with Bob Landgraf, regional vice president, at the May event.
Chapter President Bob Moorhead (l) presents Col. Oti (c) a memento along with Bob Landgraf, regional vice president, at the May event.

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