U.S. Defense Department Developing New Cyber Strategy, Official Says
Summary
The Defense Department is drafting a cyber strategy expected this summer. Katie Sutton says it will align with the National Cyber Strategy and prioritize integrating cyber across warfare domains, gaining advantage below armed conflict, and reorganizing cyber forces.
Key points
- Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy Katie Sutton said the new department-wide strategy is expected to be completed this summer; the previous strategy was produced in 2023.
- The strategy will translate national security and defense guidance into an integrated approach to digital warfare.
- Its priorities include integrating cyber across warfare domains and seeking strategic advantage below the level of armed conflict.
- The plan will reorganize cyber forces, including through the ongoing Cyber Command 2.0 initiative, and modernize cyber talent development.
- Sutton said the Defense Department intends to leverage private-sector speed and innovation.
Article Details
- Event Type
- U.S. Department of Defense development of a new department-wide cyber strategy
- Impact
- The planned strategy is intended to align with the National Cyber Strategy and guide the use of defensive and offensive cyber capabilities. Its stated priorities are integrating cyber across warfare domains, gaining strategic advantage below armed conflict, and reorganizing cyber forces through Cyber Command 2.0. The article describes planned policy and organizational changes, not a reported cyber incident or confirmed operational impact.
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