U.S. Cyber Command Archives

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces soldiers pull security after deboarding a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk assigned to 12th Combat Aviation Brigade during exercise Combined Resolve XVI with U.S. Special Operations Command Europe members assigned to 10th Special Forces Group Dec. 07, 2021, in Hohenfels, Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kirsti Brooksby)

US military still fleshing out SOF, cyber, space ‘triad’ at the joint level

"Space is, I think, from my perspective ... going to be the harder piece of this triad to bring in," Assistant Secretary of Defense Chris Maier said.

Oct 31, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

US Cyber Command sets up defensive activity aimed at improving concepts and coordination

U.S. Cyber Command planned an "International Coordinated Cyber Security Activity" that seeks to mature concepts and share insights with partners.

Oct 24, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

The DefenseScoop Podcast

The Pentagon’s new principal deputy CIO shares her vision

Leslie Beavers, Principal Deputy CIO, Department of Defense

Oct 4, 2023 By DefenseScoop Staff

Defense Scoop

Why it’s critical for the U.S. to position itself as the leader in generative AI

The Special Competitive Studies Project, which has continued the work of the now-dissolved National Security Commission on AI, issued its latest report this week on generative AI…

Sep 20, 2023 By DefenseScoop Staff

U.S. sailors assigned to Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) man their stations at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., Aug. 4, 2010. (DOD photo)

Senior DOD official on creating an independent cyber service: ‘Be careful what you wish for’

The Pentagon is studying the prospect of an independent cyber service versus the current structure to understand the pros and cons of each model.

Sep 15, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, director of Defense information Systems Agency, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee, subcommitee on cyber security, in Washington, D.C. March 29, 2023. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

DOD’s main network defense arm is seeking new ways to improve force readiness, systems security

For the first time, the DOD has outlined training requirements for cybersecurity service providers.

Aug 30, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to “Wild Bill” Platoon, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment conduct electronic warfare training during Combined Resolve XV, Feb. 23, 2021 at the Hohenfels Training Area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julian Padua)

Army’s ‘120 day study’ looking at resourcing for cyber, information capabilities, authorities and forces

The service is studying its cyber, electronic warfare and information capabilities to make more informed budgeting and resource decisions in the future.

Aug 17, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Marines with Marine Special Operations Company Charlie, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, process intelligence and set up a visual tele-communication feed after a simulated direct-action night raid during a company level exercise along the state line between Arizona and California, Oct. 20, 2015. Special operations are conducted in hostile, denied or politically sensitive environments, requiring heavy emphasis on combat support capabilities, modes of employment, and dependence on operational intelligence and indigenous assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox, released)

Modern ‘triad’ initiated by Army is making its way to joint combatant commands

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking to take lessons from the Army's new "SOF, cyber and space triad" to see what it can apply to its missions.

Aug 2, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Army cyber specialists defend the network at the tactical operations center for 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, on Fort Bliss, Texas, during Network Integration Evaluation 16.1, which ran from Sept. 25 to Oct. 8, 2015. (Photo Credit: David Vergun)

Army officially creates new offensive cyber and space program office

Christopher Green assumed the role for project management for cyber and space within the program executive office for intelligence, electronic warfare and sensors.

Jul 28, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing perform a flyover above Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 1, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)

Air Force building new tactical teams for ‘cyber-enabled air superiority’

These new teams will conduct "non-kinetic operations synchronized with offensive kinetic operations" to ensure air power is unaffected by adversary attempts to defeat it.

Jul 24, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau