# U.S. and ASEAN Strengthen Cyber Cooperation

The United States and ASEAN members reaffirmed cooperation at the 7th U.S.-ASEAN Cyber Policy Dialogue on national cyber strategies, CERT-to-CERT information sharing, countering cybercrime and scams, and protecting critical infrastructure through private-sector coordination. The statement announced no contract, funding, solicitation, or procurement contact; the proposed 2027 dialogue and 2027 ASEAN Digital Ministers’ meeting are potential settings for further collaboration, not current procurement opportunities.

- Cybersecurity contractors serving government or critical-infrastructure clients can assess how their capabilities align with the stated priorities, including incident coordination, cybercrime prevention, and infrastructure protection.
- There is no announced acquisition or funding to pursue from this statement. Businesses should distinguish the policy direction from a funded opportunity and avoid treating the dialogue as a solicitation.
- The proposed 2027 events may provide a venue for continued cooperation, including private-sector coordination, but the statement does not specify procurement timelines or requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Department of State (State Department)
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Government of Singapore
- Government of Cambodia

### Sources
- [Co-Chairs’ Statement on the 7th U.S.-ASEAN Cyber Policy Dialogue - United States Department of State](https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/co-chairs-statement-on-the-7th-u-s-asean-cyber-policy-dialogue/) - DEPT