Citizen Soldiers Ready to Defend Cyberspace

Abstract

There are many challenges ahead of us as we address the complexities of operations in cyberspace. Beyond what types of cyber units are needed to fight the fight, recruiting, training, and retaining the highly skilled workforce needed to conduct cyberspace operations is daunting. Cyber can be considered a specialized craft and to grow cyber capability and capacity, it will require innovation in many ways to include retention. Arguably, the cyber profession may need to be treated like Aviators and pilots, doctors, or Special Forces operators: highly specialized and in high demand. These professions have tailored programs providing mechanisms to improve overall retention; cyber may and perhaps should have the same approach and philosophy. The Guard is where these forces are needed. For over three centuries the Guard has favored its civilian nature in peace and donned the fierce aspect required during times of war.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA577085

Entities

People

  • Aaron Munn
  • John Galeotos

Organizations

  • CACI

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cyber Defense Techniques
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Governments
  • Information Operations
  • Local Governments
  • Military Science
  • Militia
  • National Guard
  • Networks
  • Organizational Structure
  • Public Policy
  • Security
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Cyber