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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.
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 Department of Defense (DoD) has a complex organizational structure. It includes the Army, Navy, the Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, the Unified combatant commands, U.S. elements of multinational commands, as well as non-combat agencies such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. The DoD's annual budget was roughly US$496.1 billion in 2015. This figure is the base amount and does not include the $64.3 billion spent on "War/Non-War Supplementals". Including those items brings the total to $560.6 billion for 2015.
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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.
Serves as the central command for cyberspace operations, developing and employing capabilities to defend U.S. networks and conduct military operations in cyberspace.
Provides signals intelligence (SIGINT) and cybersecurity capabilities, closely intertwined with USCYBERCOM in developing and deploying advanced cyber tools and defenses.
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.
Operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), providing extensive cybersecurity research, engineering, and support to U.S. government sponsors, including the DoD.
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.
A major defense contractor that develops advanced cybersecurity systems and solutions, including offensive and defensive cyber capabilities for military platforms and government networks.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing comprehensive cyber and intelligence solutions, including secure systems and network defense, to government customers.
Develops advanced cybersecurity and intelligence solutions for government clients, including capabilities for cyber warfare, secure communications, and critical infrastructure protection.
The Army's component command to USCYBERCOM, responsible for conducting cyberspace operations, defending Army networks, and developing cyber capabilities specific to land forces.
The Air Force's component command to USCYBERCOM, leading cyberspace operations, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to provide full-spectrum capabilities in the cyber domain.