AFCERT
Abstract
In FY23, the DAF realigned $240.9M from Program Element (PE) 0208088F AF Defensive Cyberspace Operations (AFDCO) to PE 0308605F AF Defensive Cyber Systems (AFDCS) in order to consolidate efforts under a single Budget Activity 8 (BA08) Software and Digital Technology Pilot Program. This consolidation helps accelerate integration and modernization required to address the evolving cyber threat. Prior to FY23, funding was contained in PE 0208088F Projects 677821; 677822; 677823; Operations & Maintenance (O&M) AG/SAGs 12D/11V, and Other Procurement Line Item 834320. The AF Cyberspace Defense (ACD) weapon system is designed to prevent, detect, and respond to adversarial penetration into AF unclassified and classified networks. ACD supports Air Force and Combatant Commanders by conducting synchronized Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and providing 24/7/365 monitoring and defense of USAF and US Central Command Secure/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET/NIPRNET) systems against hostile attack. Daily intrusions to the AF network are analyzed in a forensics manner to identify a multitude of counter defensive and defensive tools and techniques that are required to truly strengthen cyber security. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Force CyberWorx, and other Federal R&D entities often have cutting edge solutions, that, with Research and Development funding, take them to the technology readiness level (TRL) needed for rapid deployment as new capabilities to counter critical cyber weapon system vulnerabilities. AFCERT funding for this effort will focus on development of capability, capacity, and potential modifications to increase the utility of the ACD weapon system to the warfighter as well as testing requirements for new capabilities. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In PY 00.000M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in CY 00.000M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 677823_0208088F_7_3600_PB_2023
Related Documents
- Root: AF Defensive Cyberspace Operations
- Child Accomplishment: Cyberspace Defense Development
- Child Cost Item: 80ecc20f096f60f35612f524e0574e2a