China Turns the Tables on Foreign Cybersecurity Vendors

China has instructed domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software from over a dozen U.S. and Israeli firms, citing national security concerns. This move is part of China's effort to replace Western technology with domestic alternatives amidst escalating tech and trade tensions with the U.S.

China has ordered its companies to halt the use of cybersecurity software from more than twelve firms based in the U.S. and Israel, citing national security concerns. This development signifies Beijing's push to reduce reliance on Western technology as tensions with the United States increase.

The affected companies, including Broadcom-owned VMware, Palo Alto Networks, and Israeli Check Point Software Technologies, face challenges as China amplifies efforts to establish its own tech supremacy. Other firms impacted include Alphabet-owned Mandiant and Wiz, as well as U.S.-based CrowdStrike, and Israeli Cato Networks.

Despite the ban, some firms like Recorded Future and McAfee stated limited ties with the Chinese market. As the situation unfolds, Chinese internet regulators and the Ministry responsible for industry are yet to provide official comments on this directive.