Countering Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations in Cyberspace Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct cyber operations in coordination with other agencies to counter Mexican transnational criminal organizations engaged in cross-border illegal activities like drug trafficking, human trafficking, and weapons smuggling. It requires the Defense Secretary to submit a detailed cyber strategy within 60 days of enactment, including assessments of criminal groups' cyber presence, past operations, resource needs, and cooperation plans with Mexico and private sector partners. The bill mandates quarterly briefings to Congress on specific cyber operations conducted, including locations, purposes, durations, and personnel involved. It explicitly prohibits using this authority to collect data on U.S. persons and emphasizes collaboration with Mexican authorities and interagency partners to address these threats.