 Strategic Objective 2.5: Counter Cybercrime, Defeat Ransomware Initiative Number: 2.5.1 Initiative Title: Disincentivize safe havens for ransomware criminals Initiative Description The Department of State, in coordination with the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) (cochaired by FBI and CISA), will work with DOJ and other stakeholders to develop an international engagement plan to discourage nations from acting as safe havens for ransomware criminals and strengthen international cooperation in countering transnational cybercrime. NCS Reference Given ransomware’s impact on key critical infrastructure services, the United States will employ all elements of national power to counter the threat along four lines of effort: (1) leveraging international cooperation to…isolate those countries that provide safe havens for criminals… Responsible Agency: State Contributing Entities: DHS, DOJ, CISA, FBI Completion Date: 4Q FY23 Initiative Number: 2.5.2 Initiative Title: Disrupt ransomware crimes Initiative Description The FBI, in coordination with the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) (co-chaired by FBI and CISA), will work with U.S. Secret Service, DOJ, CISA and other Federal, international, and private sector partners to carry out disruption operations against the ransomware ecosystem, including virtual asset providers that enable laundering of ransomware proceeds and web fora offering initial access credentials or other material support for ransomware activities. NCS Reference Given ransomware’s impact on key critical infrastructure services, the United States will employ all elements of national power to counter the threat along four lines of effort: (1) leveraging international cooperation to disrupt the ransomware ecosystem...; (2) investigating ransomware crimes and using law enforcement and other authorities to disrupt ransomware infrastructure and actors; ... and (4) addressing the abuse of virtual currency to launder ransomware proceeds. The Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) will coordinate, deconflict, and synchronize existing interagency efforts to disrupt ransomware operations.... Responsible Agency: FBI Contributing Entities: DOJ, CISA, NSA, USSS Completion Date: 1Q FY24 26 NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN