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CYBERCOM

CYBERCOM, short for U.S. Cyber Command, is a branch of the United States military responsible for conducting cyberspace operations, protecting U.S. military networks, and defending against cyberattacks.

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TECHNICAL DEFINITION

United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) is a unified combatant command of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) established to conduct defensive and offensive cyberspace operations, secure U.S. government and military networks, and integrate cyber capabilities across the full spectrum of joint military operations.

BACKGROUND

The United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). It unifies the direction of cyberspace operations, strengthens DoD cyberspace capabilities, and integrates and bolsters DoD's cyber expertise which focus on securing cyberspace.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • USCYBERCOM
  • U.S. Cyber Command
  • Cyber Command

USAGE NOTE

CYBERCOM's role has expanded significantly to include both defensive posture against nation-state attacks and the development of offensive capabilities as a tool of national power.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to CYBERCOM.

  • U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM)

    Serves as the central command for cyberspace operations, developing and employing capabilities to defend U.S. networks and conduct military operations in cyberspace.

  • National Security Agency (NSA)

    Provides signals intelligence (SIGINT) and cybersecurity capabilities, closely intertwined with USCYBERCOM in developing and deploying advanced cyber tools and defenses.

  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

    Funds and oversees high-risk, high-reward research and development of groundbreaking technologies, including many critical for advanced cyber defense and offense for the military.

  • MITRE Corporation

    Operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), providing extensive cybersecurity research, engineering, and support to U.S. government sponsors, including the DoD.

  • Booz Allen Hamilton

    A global management and technology consulting firm that provides significant cybersecurity services, solutions, and systems integration to various U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Defense.

  • Lockheed Martin

    A major defense contractor that develops advanced cybersecurity systems and solutions, including offensive and defensive cyber capabilities for military platforms and government networks.

  • Northrop Grumman

    A leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing comprehensive cyber and intelligence solutions, including secure systems and network defense, to government customers.

  • RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies)

    Develops advanced cybersecurity and intelligence solutions for government clients, including capabilities for cyber warfare, secure communications, and critical infrastructure protection.

  • Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)

    The Army's component command to USCYBERCOM, responsible for conducting cyberspace operations, defending Army networks, and developing cyber capabilities specific to land forces.

  • Air Force Cyber Command (16th Air Force / AFCYBER)

    The Air Force's component command to USCYBERCOM, leading cyberspace operations, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to provide full-spectrum capabilities in the cyber domain.

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