Defensive CYBER Operations
Abstract
Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) supports the Army Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort (LOE) Key Enabler for the Unified Network. These efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. FY 2025 funding was realigned from PE 0605041A Project EV5 Defensive Cyber Tool Development to BA-08 PE 0608041A Project CD1 Defensive Cyber Software Prototype Development. Defensive Cyber Tools and Analytics: DCO - DCO Development Environment (DCODE Forge) Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) consists of platform and software programs which are key elements of the DCO Maneuver Baseline infrastructure, platform, and tools. The employment of defensive capabilities creates specific effects in cyberspace through actions that allow commanders to achieve the following objectives: deter, destroy, and defeat enemy offensive cyberspace operations; gain time; economy of force; control key terrain; protect tasked critical assets and infrastructure; and develop intelligence. DCO supports the Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER), Information Warfare Operations Center (IWOC), (5) Regional Cyber Centers (RCCs), Cyber Warfare Battalion (CWB), Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), and Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) in COMPO 2/3.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- EV5_0605041A_5_2040_PB_2025
Related Documents
- Root: Defensive CYBER Tool Development
- Child Accomplishment: DCO - Development Environment (formerly Forge)
- Child Cost Item: 0ac9e5782d9ff42ed51aec0258eb319b