A recent DHS memo revealed that the Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon maintained unauthorized access to a U.S. Army National Guard network for nine months in 2024, stealing sensitive information and indicating long-term espionage strategies. This breach poses risks to critical infrastructure and highlights vulnerabilities that could similarly affect India’s defense systems, especially given its hybrid federal-state frameworks. The situation underscores the necessity for improved cybersecurity measures such as zero-trust architectures and enhanced protection of configuration data. This incident serves as a potent reminder of the evolving cyber threats that nations face, reinforcing the urgency for robust defensive strategies in both the U.S. and Indian contexts.