Closing the Gap: Cybersecurity for U.S. Forces and Commands

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Abstract:

Cyberattacks are an everyday event in the Department of Defense DoD and proper application of cybersecurity is the key to mission assurance for Combatant Commands and the military services. There are multiple cybersecurity policies and programs working to defend the network in depth, but there remain gaps and seams for adversaries to exploit due to a lack of knowledge, understanding, or concern from users at all levels of command. This paper will broadly examine the cyberspace environment, U.S. cybersecurity policy, and cybersecurity compliance, specifically using the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection CCRI program as an example of how to close some of the gaps and seams in DoDs cyber defense.

Author(s):
Ferguson, Andrew T.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA NORFOLK United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,21 Jul 2016,31 Mar 2017
Pagination:
0066

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4.2_Protect Data and Networks; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.4.1_Manage Risk; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
computer security, national security, military organizations, information systems, computer network security, computer networks, denial of service attack, network protocols, computer security techniques
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Computer Systems Management and Standards, Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
ccri(Command Cyber Readiness Inspection), ccori(Command Cyber Operational Readiness Inspection), OCO(Offensive Cyberspace Operations), DCO(Defensive Cyberspace Operations), DoDIN(Department of Defense Information Networks), cyber units, Hacktivists, insider threats
Report Date:
2017 Mar 30
Creation Date:
2017 Oct 06