So-called hunt forward operations by U.S. Cyber Command have uncovered Chinese malware implanted in Latin American nations, according to retired Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine.

Michael Duffey, nominated by President Trump to be undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, testified at his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Katie Sutton was tapped to serve as the assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy.

Katie Arrington said her role is to help alleviate policies that are hindering DOD personnel from countering adversaries.

"One of my number one goals for this year is to get to skills-based hiring," said a senior official.

Three companies will develop Joint Cyber Hunt Kit prototypes for cyber protection teams.

The Cybercom commander also wants to incentivize cyber "mastery" by awarding bonuses to the most highly skilled personnel.

Arrington comes back to the Pentagon where she was the chief information security officer for the department's acquisition and sustainment organization during the first Trump administration.

The Department of the Navy is slated to release new standards for implementing zero-trust controls for operational technology in the coming weeks.

Members heard from top DOD officials on the plan to mature U.S. Cyber Command.