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For a Common Cyber Defense

The author warns that a looming cyber war with China could demand unconventional defenses, drawing a parallel to the post‑Katrina Cajun Navy volunteer rescue effort. After Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana boat owners formed a nonprofit that saved thousands, demonstrating rapid, community‑driven response. The piece proposes a similar volunteer cyber‑defense force to bolster U.S. security in a potential conflict with China. It argues that harnessing civilian expertise could complement traditional government capabilities.