Every day, the United States sensitive and classified technologies and information are targeted and stolen using various collection techniques. As a result, the United States’ technological lead, competitive edge, and strategic military advantages are at risk; and our national security interests could be compromised.

While adversaries are interested in anything that will strengthen their advantage – whether it is a military, competitive, or economic advantage – technology assets are the greatest target. Both classified and unclassified technologies are targeted.  When adversaries are able to collect enough information, they can piece it together and learn things—even classified things—which have serious consequences to U.S. national security.