[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 108 (Thursday, June 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
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HONORING THE THREAT HUNTING OP GRANOLA BEARD TEAM FOR EXCELLENT SERVICE

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                           HON. MARK E. GREEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2024

  Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a team of highly 
skilled cybersecurity professionals for their invaluable service to the 
United States. While few know their name or see their work, the Threat 
Hunting OP Granola Beard responding team saved millions of Americans 
from a devastating series of cyberattacks
  Volt Typhoon, a malicious state-sponsored cyber actor connected to 
the People's Republic of China (PRC), repeatedly targeted critical U.S. 
infrastructure. By pre-positioning cyber threats within critical 
infrastructure IT networks, Volt Typhoon was poised to launch 
destructive cyberattacks of immense proportions against the U.S. The 
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed that 
the malign group compromised critical infrastructure organizations in 
communications, energy, transportation systems, and water and 
wastewater systems. In a moment of crisis, the PRC could devastate 
American communities.
  Through the vigilance, dedication, and hard work of the Threat 
Hunting OP Granola Beard responding team, Volt Typhoon was detected and 
evicted from many of these critical infrastructure organizations. 
Despite Volt Typhoon operating in a pattern of behavior inconsistent 
with traditional cyber espionage, they were no match for our best and 
brightest. Using their expertise, this unique group of specialists 
shared Volt Typhoon's tactics, techniques, and activity with the 
public, ensuring that the malign group could no longer operate in the 
dark.
  Americans owe much to these patriots, though their work often goes 
unnoticed. This team deserves our deepest gratitude.
  On behalf of the American people and the United States Congress, I 
thank the Threat Hunting OP Granola Beard team for their service to 
this country.

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