US Cyber Command Technology Development

Abstract

US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) plans, coordinates, integrates, synchronizes, and conducts activities to: direct the operations and defense of specified Department of Defense information networks, and prepare to, and when directed, conduct full-spectrum military cyberspace operations in order to enable actions in all domains, ensure US/Allied freedom of action in cyberspace and deny the same to our adversaries. Emphasis is on providing component and subsystem maturity prior to integration in major and complex systems and may involve risk reduction initiatives. USCYBERCOM in conjunction with the Services and National Agencies will develop and expand infrastructure architectures to support Cyber Mission Forces: Defend the Nation - Develop the tools and capabilities, as well as tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to Defend the Nation from hostile cyber activity. Developing a diverse cyber portfolio is essential for USCYBERCOM to conduct operations to include reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA); block; and counter TTPs against imminent or hostile cyber activity in support of the Defend the Nation mission from adversary cyberspace operations. When directed, support the cybersecurity mission of non-DOD entities. Combatant Command Support - Develop the tools and capabilities necessary to support Geographic or Functional Combatant Command (CCMD) contingency and crisis action plans. Focus is on developing target accesses and capabilities necessary to achieve CCMD objectives during OPLAN execution and expediting technology transition from the laboratory to operational use. This essential development work is focused exclusively on CCMD priorities and will ensure achievement of CCMD military objectives. Operate and Defend the DODIN - CYBERCOM conducts global cyberspace operations to deter, disrupt, and defeat adversary cyberspace operations in order to defend U.S. Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources. CYBER Situational Awareness - To develop a Common Operating Picture for cyber situational awareness for the Services and CCMDs. This capability will enable commanders to understand their network topology, identify cyber terrain, determine mission impact and increase commander information flow while enabling decisions and action within operationally relevant timelines. Unified Platform - Development of the Unified Platform will enable the Cyber Mission Forces to conduct full spectrum cyberspace operations is support of national requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
646008_0306250F_4_3600_PB_2017

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber

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