The Imminent Cyber Threat: The Urgent Need for a U.S. Cyber Force

By Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth

Consider this very carefully.

• China has infiltrated all major U.S. phone carriers.
• There is strong suspicion that China has moles inside Apple, Samsung, and Google.
• It is entirely possible—if not already in place—for hidden kill codes to be inserted into software updates for both iPhones and Android devices.

Now, ask yourself: What happens to a nation that instantly loses its phone network—millions of devices shutting off at once?

• This is a power China currently holds over us.
• We have no way to stop it.
• The U.S. lacks a centralized Military Cyber Force.
• Instead, we have nearly two dozen cyber-related agencies that fail to coordinate effectively.
• We do not have a national firewall to block cyber threats—China does.

President Trump recognized the need for strategic technological dominance when he created the U.S. Space Force—a move to leapfrog ahead in space defense and warfare.

However, the next battleground is already here, right in our pockets. Right now, we are completely exposed, and our adversaries know it.

This Needs to Change—Immediately!

The solution is not difficult—it just requires decisive action and a willingness to prioritize cybersecurity at the highest level of national defense.

Five Critical Steps to Secure America’s Digital Future

• Establish the U.S. Cyber Force:

A dedicated military branch focused entirely on cyber force projection, defense, and security, capable of offensive and defensive operations against nation-state threats and cybercriminal organizations worldwide.

A single command structure for cyber warfare, ensuring coordination across intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and military forces.

• Create an American Firewall:

Hardware-based & AI security at every internet entry point into the U.S.

A one-switch Manual & AI emergency shutoff to block foreign cyberattacks instantly.

A firewall built for national security, not private censorship—modeled after China’s own cyber defenses but protecting U.S. interests.

• Develop a Secure, American-Made Phone:

Encourage Elon Musk or another U.S. tech leader to develop a fully domestic smartphone platform.

No foreign manufacturing, programming, or support—eliminating vulnerabilities from compromised supply chains.

Replace all government-issued phones with hack-proof devices, similar to BlackBerry’s past secure systems.

• Launch Offensive Cyber Units:

Under the U.S. Cyber Force, deploy specialized military units to aggressively counter cyber state and criminal threats.

Neutralize foreign hackers, disrupt enemy networks, and prevent attacks before they happen.

Deny hostile nations and organized criminals access to U.S. infrastructure, Government-Commercial-and Civilian, both digital and physical.

• Deploy AI-Driven Cyber Defense for Instantaneous Response:

Develop and deploy AI-powered real-time threat detection that can instantly identify, isolate, and counteract cyberattacks before damage occurs.

Use AI to scan all U.S. networks continuously, predicting and neutralizing attacks faster than human analysts ever could.

Implement self-learning AI models that can detect patterns of cyber warfare, autonomously adapting to new threats in milliseconds.

The Bottom Line: America Must Act Now

The cyber battleground is not a future threat—it is an immediate one and it has been completely ignored for the last 4 years.

Every day that passes without a unified, aggressive cyber defense strategy, the United States remains vulnerable to a catastrophic attack on its digital infrastructure.

It is time to take control. Right now, we are sitting ducks. That must change—immediately.