# FDD Highlights U.S. Cyberdefense Gaps

A Foundation for Defense of Democracies simulation focused on Taiwan highlighted U.S. preparedness gaps for cyberattacks and economic coercion that could disrupt communications and other civilian services without escalating into open military conflict. The findings point to a need for more systematic cross-agency planning, realistic recovery assumptions, and sustained resilience testing. FDD said it hopes to conduct future exercises with congressional staff and federal agencies; the signal identifies no solicitation, contract award, or funded procurement opportunity.

- Federal acquisition and program teams can use the findings to assess whether cyber resilience planning addresses civilian-service continuity, recovery, and coordination across agencies.
- Contractors supporting cyber defense, continuity, or resilience testing may find the identified planning and exercise needs relevant to capability discussions, but no specific requirement or procurement is announced.
- FDD’s stated interest in future exercises with federal agencies and congressional staff signals possible engagement, without a specified schedule or formal opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
- Government of Taiwan
- Government of China

### Sources
- [Recent Taiwan simulation highlights US cyberdefense gaps against China, experts warn - Nextgov/FCW](https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2026/10/recent-taiwan-simulation-highlights-us-cyberdefense-gaps-against-china-experts-warn/416465) - Nextgov/FCW