It seems to be that $100B spent by NSA on offensive operations will reap far greater security benefits than spending $100B “to make American companies more (cyber)secure”.
Knowing what your adversaries are up to is invaluable.
Here’s one concern highlighting the value of broad defenses. A targeted software-based attack may trigger supply chain disruptions with significant (even if only short-term) impacts. If combined / coordinated, multi-billion dollar disruption is within reach.
Knowing what your adversaries are up to is invaluable.