New year rings in cyberwar with China?

Officer in charge of Pentagon\'s joint Cyber Command says he sees a track from exploitation to disruption to destruction.

America could face a cyberwar with China in 2012. Forbes is reporting that the new year will bring a shift to national security policies.

China’s cyber campaign has — so far — been aimed at stealing military secrets and intellectual property.

But, Gen. Keith Alexander, who is in charge of Pentagon’s joint Cyber Command, says he sees a track from exploitation to disruption to destruction.

The Obama Administration has what it needs to confront China, including the political incentive.

This story is part of Federal News Radio’s daily Cybersecurity Update. For more cybersecurity news, click here.

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