Rudd Orders Reviews of U.S. Cyber Command Modernization
Summary
Gen. Joshua Rudd commissioned MITRE and internal reviews of U.S. Cyber Command’s structure and acquisition practices. Their findings are expected to inform the command’s CYBERCOM 2.0 modernization effort.
Key points
- MITRE was tapped to review U.S. Cyber Command, with acquisition practices and possible service-like authorities among the potential areas of focus.
- Rudd also ordered an internal review to identify quick wins; its conclusions are expected to feed into his 90-day review.
- The reviews are expected to inform CYBERCOM 2.0, a strategy intended to improve agility and address challenges in developing and retaining cyber personnel.
- A Cyber Innovation Warfare Center resembling rapid acquisition offices is a key part of the strategy.
- Officials said the timing is unusual and cited scrutiny of Rudd’s limited cyber background; Cyber Command declined to comment and MITRE did not respond.
Article Details
- Event Type
- U.S. Cyber Command leadership ordered external and internal reviews of the command’s modernization, acquisition practices, and structure.
- Impact
- The MITRE review and internal study are expected to inform Gen. Joshua Rudd’s 90-day review and may shape CYBERCOM 2.0, including acquisition changes and efforts to improve operational agility. The review’s scope and recommendations have not been defined.
People
Donald TrumpThe article says Rudd’s reviews align with Trump’s belief that the U.S. should be more confrontational in cyberspace; the administration revised and accelerated CYBERCOM 2.0.Joshua RuddAs head of U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA, commissioned the MITRE review and an internal study to identify modernization changes and quick wins.