Enacting the U.S. Cyber Force: The Key to Winning the Great Cyber Competition with China

Abstract

The enactment of a U.S. Cyber Force (USCF) combined with increased integration of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and automation will help win the great cyber competition with China. The 2022 National Security Strategy (NSS) highlights the President's desire to enhance cybersecurity partnerships and stresses the importance of out-competing China by improving U.S. cyber resilience. The U.S. must enact the USCF as the final service branch to remain competitive in the cyber fight. This thesis will be proven by expounding on China's cyber dominance, using the U.S. Space Force (USSF) as a model, highlighting the positive impact on talent management, and demonstrating the USCF is instrumental in helping counter Chinas cyber superiority. Senior leaders challenged with "strengthening norms that mitigate cyber threats and enhance stability in cyberspace" should take heed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 23, 2023
Accession Number
AD1210833

Entities

People

  • Henry L. Sims

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • China
  • Contracts
  • Cyber Threats
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Department Of Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Information Operations
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Space Force
  • Students
  • Supply Chain
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Cyber
  • Space