Natto Thoughts

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Natto Thoughts explores the intersection of culture, technology and security, with stories, analysis and insights into the humans of the information age—whether decision-makers, criminals, or ordinary users.
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Ian Campbell 🏴3d ago

infosec folks: the labscon CFP is open.

I went last year for the first time - and it's spendy (unless you're a speaker) but it's been one of the most impactful events of my career in multiple ways.

highly recommend you submit, highly recommend you attend whether or not you get accepted.

https://www.labscon.io/

LABScon - Security Research in Real Time | LABScon

Join us September 16-19th for LABScon, an intimate, invite-only event for the top cybersecurity minds to gather, share cutting-edge research.

LABScon
Natto ThoughtsApr 8

The Natto Team believes that understanding China’s cybersecurity strategy is essential for gaining clearer insight into cyber targeting originating from China.

https://www.nattothoughts.com/p/cybersecurity-strategy-in-chinas

Cybersecurity Strategy in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan

China’s high-level cyber strategy for the next five years continues the effort to build a cyber superpower, outlining more detailed requirements

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Natto ThoughtsApr 2

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@cR0w/116336272151255693

Nice to see you again @cR0w. All that popcorn will last anyone a long time. We'd better put extra effort into making the "shows."

Natto ThoughtsMar 25

The latest Natto Thoughts report examines the challenges and potential cyber implication of a likely scenario of China-Taiwan conflict.

https://www.nattothoughts.com/p/wargaming-a-china-taiwan-conflict

Wargaming a China-Taiwan Conflict and Its Cyber Scenarios

China’s use of cyber strategies in a conflict with Taiwan is likely to follow a methodical, gradual approach

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Natto ThoughtsMar 12
https://www.nattothoughts.com/p/faux-amis-how-france-stands-apart
Faux Amis: How France Stands Apart in Europe’s High-Risk University Cyber Partnerships with China

France hosts the EU’s densest cluster of cyber partnerships with Chinese defense-linked universities, raising exposure to dual-use knowledge transfer, EU funding access, and institutional influence

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Natto ThoughtsFeb 25
Is China’s National Research Center for Information Technology Security a hidden arm of the PLA Cyberspace Force?
Under a “two signboards” model, the NITSC operates under a civilian façade while serving Party, government, and military needs.
In our latest report, the Natto Team examines how state-affiliated entities—beyond the private sector—support China’s cyber ambitions. We analyze NITSC’s structure, affiliations, and capabilities, and uncover its potential military ties.
Read more and explore the implications.
https://www.nattothoughts.com/p/chinas-national-research-center-for
China’s National Research Center for Information Technology Security: Is It Part of the PLA Cyberspace Force?

Under “Two signboards” arrangement, the NITSC offers services to public, Party, government, and military entities, under the guise of a civilian name.

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Natto ThoughtsFeb 12

China's Tianfu Cup is back this year.

https://www.nattothoughts.com/p/the-tianfu-cup-returns-under-mps

The Tianfu Cup Returns Under MPS Leadership as AI Takes Center Stage

After a two-year hiatus, the Tianfu Cup returns under MPS lead, combining AI-assisted vulnerability discovery and exploitation, a new competition track, and less transparency in vulnerability handling

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Natto ThoughtsJan 28
https://www.nattothoughts.com/p/provincial-tasking-cross-provincial
Provincial Tasking, Cross-Provincial Execution: A Case-Based Look at How China Scales Cyber Operations

How decentralized MSS and MPS tasking and market-enabled, cross-provincial execution by commercial firms shape the scale of China’s cyber operations

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Natto ThoughtsJan 14

Intense competition, rapid innovation, and deep state linkages define the overall trend of China’s cybersecurity industry in 2025. Our latest Natto Thoughts analysis looks at China’s 2025 Top 20 Cybersecurity Companies and asks a forward-looking question: which “dark horses” are poised to break out in 2026? Some of the strongest performers may not be the most famous names, but they are shaping the future of China’s cyber ecosystem in important ways.

https://nattothoughts.substack.com/p/chinas-2025-top-20-cybersecurity

China’s 2025 Top 20 Cybersecurity Companies: Which “Dark Horses” Will Emerge to Prominence in 2026?

Annual ranking reveals hyper-competitive, innovation-focused top performers – some familiar and some not so well known, with extensive government ties

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Natto ThoughtsJan 6

From attack–defense thinking to vulnerability research and exposed threat actors, the Natto Team explored key aspects of China’s cyber ecosystem in 2025.

https://nattothoughts.substack.com/p/a-look-back-at-the-top-5-natto-thoughts

A Look Back at the Top 5 Natto Thoughts Reports in 2025

From attack–defense thinking to vulnerability research and exposed threat actors, we explored key aspects of China’s cyber ecosystem

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