Cybercom 2.0 Archives

Inside U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Josef Cole / DOD / U.S. Cyber Command)

DOD leadership asks for Cybercom 2.0 relook

After the implementation team delivered its report detailing how Cyber Command aims to modernize, Pentagon leadership asked the command for a redo.

May 20, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

Trump nominates former congressional staffer for top Pentagon cyber policy job

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

Mar 25, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

Airmen from the 67th Cyberspace Wing review daily tasks at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland’s Medina annex, Sept. 5, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Jason W. Edwards)

Cybercom wants more consistent readiness approach across the services

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

Feb 20, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

A sign for the National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command and Central Security Service, is seen near the visitor’s entrance to the headquarters of the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort Meade, Maryland, February 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

House lawmakers receive first briefing on Cybercom 2.0 model

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

Feb 12, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

Members of the 106th Rescue Wing Communication Flight stand in formation at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York National Guard, during their unit’s redesignation ceremony to become the 106th Communications Squadron, February 4, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

Following new authorities, Cybercom says it’s making progress on correcting readiness

Enhanced budget control has allowed Cybercom more authority to request and fund training.

Jul 31, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

An argument against establishing a U.S. Cyber Force

"Some academics, military leaders and politicians believe that establishing a U.S. Cyber Force will address challenges faced by the DOD cyberspace operations community. We disagree," Alan Brian Long…

Jul 11, 2024 By Alan Brian Long Jr. Maj. Alex Pytlar

Army Cyber Command, Cyber Flag 2019 — Participants in the Army’s Cyber Flag exercise in Suffolk, Virginia, in June 2019. (U.S. Cyber Command photo)

With new authorities and assistant secretary, DOD prepares for next generation of cyber

With enhanced budget authority, Cybercom will be working with the newly established office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy on what comes next.

Apr 9, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau