Perspective on 2015 DoD Cyber Strategy

Abstract

In April 2015, the DoD released a new cyber strategy in order to guide the development of DoD s cyber forces and strengthen [its] cyber defense and cyber deterrence posture. 4 The Strategy identifies three cyber missions for DoD: (1) defending its own networks, systems, and data; (2) defending U.S. national interests against cyberattacks of significant consequence, including loss of life, significant damage to property, serious adverse U.S. foreign policy consequences, and serious economic impact; and (3) when directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, supporting military operations and contingency plans with cyber operations, including by disrupting an adversary s military-related networks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 29, 2015
Accession Number
ADA621794

Entities

People

  • Lara Schmidt

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Application Software
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cyber Defense Techniques
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Risk Management

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Legality in Cyberspace