Friday, June 8, 2012

Pentagon To Standardize Cyber Operations For The Military

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in his memo that "it is imperative that we move quickly and put the transitional framework in place as soon as possible.” (U.S. Defense Department)

Panetta Green Lights First Cyber Operations Plan -- Defense News

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has approved a new organizational framework, a plan designed as a “first step” towards standardized cyber operations, according to documents obtained by Defense News.

The framework outlines a command structure that places more authority for both offensive and defensive operations under the geographic combatant commanders and creates Joint Cyber Centers (JCC) to serve as a link between combatant commanders and U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) Combat Support Elements that will provide intelligence information and operational know-how.

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Update
: Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Sets First Cyber Operation Plan in Motion -- Daily Tech

My Comment: This is a few years late .... but better late than never.

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