Cyber Training Environment
Abstract
Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) supports the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) by enabling the critical need for the DoD Cyber Mission Force (CMF) to train at the individual, team, and force level. PCTE provides the DoD CMF with a standardized training capability that maximizes shared content across the Services. PCTE is able to emulated network environments as well as connect with other range environments and cyber training assets. The Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) is designated as the DoD Acquisition Lead for the PCTE and the program is directed by the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, Section 1645. With the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validation of the Information System - Capability Development Document (IS- CDD) on 4 November 2019, the PCTE program quickly achieved Milestone B on 6 December 2019. Through ongoing rapid prototyping efforts, the PCTE platform fulfilled the critical need for a CMF standardized training capability upon release of PCTE Version 2 in the Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2020, and continues to do so with ongoing releases. FY 2024 PCTE funding will focus on Commander United States Cyber Command (CDRUSCYBERCOM) priorities within platform releases to include capability improvements that enhance Cyber Mission Force (CMF) operations and support mission readiness. Areas of planned enhancements will focus on feature updates and capacity expansion required to deliver initial PCTE schoolhouse training, improved CMF Joint Qualification Requirements (JQRs) training and increased mission rehearsal capabilities. The PCTE platform will continue collaboration with all stakeholders within the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA) and continue integration efforts across the JCWA portfolio as prioritized through USCYBERCOM. The PCTE platform will maintain accreditations at all required classification levels that serve the DoD CMF for user training on all domain levels. Platform infrastructure and licensing will be maintained to support the full DoD CMF user base.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- CY01_0208086JCY_4_0400_PB_2024
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