U.S. Cyber Command Archives

Capt. Richard Shmel, a 17A, cyberspace operations officer, participating in the 915th Cyber Warfare Battalion’s Field Training Exercise at Muscatatuck Urban Training. (Photo by: Steve Stover, U.S. Army)

US Cyber Command looking at how to utilize tactical on-the-ground systems

Cybercom wants to take advantage of RF-enabled cyber capabilities being built by the services.

Jan 16, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

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

Cyber Command’s premier force gets new commander

Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock is the first Marine Corps officer to lead the Cyber National Mission Force.

Jan 5, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Cyber warfare operators assigned to the 275th Cyber Operations Squadron of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard configure a threat intelligence feed for daily watch in the Hunter’s Den at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Md., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

Air Force cyber wing looking for new ways to recruit, keep top talent

The service is on the hook to provide six more teams to the cyber mission force.

Jan 2, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Barry Loo)

Congress axes independent cyber force study

The reconciled version of the 2024 NDAA didn't include a major cyber provision that was in the Senate's bill.

Dec 7, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Lawmakers nix proposal to create military cyber intelligence capability

A reconciled version of the 2024 NDAA wouldn't require the creation of a dedicated military cyber intelligence center.

Dec 7, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

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