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

Senior DOD officials back Cybercom 2.0, as Cyber Force debate continues to churn

“I think this is a really important debate for us all to be having about the future of the cyber warfighting domain," Katie Sutton told lawmakers.

Jan 30, 2026 By Jon Harper

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)

Pentagon leaders expect Cybercom 2.0 to help thwart Chinese actors ‘living off the land’

A digital tactic known as “living off the land” is a major concern for U.S. officials.

Jan 28, 2026 By Jon Harper

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

Pentagon touts revised cyber force generation model, but some experts say it’s insufficient

Some observers say the U.S. military needs an independent service focused on cyber.

Nov 17, 2025 By Jon Harper

The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images) The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Katherine Sutton confirmed as Pentagon cyber policy leader

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Katherine Sutton as assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy.

Sep 18, 2025 By Jon Harper

The US Capitol is seen in Washington DC, on November 10, 2024. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)

Senators press DOD cyber policy nominee to push for deterrence doctrine

Lawmakers are pushing the Pentagon to develop a more proactive deterrence policy in the face of increasing adversary activity.

May 6, 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