House authorizers want study on creating a 'Cyber Force'

By Shelley K. Mesch / May 23, 2024 at 12:44 PM
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine would evaluate whether the U.S. should create a Cyber Force, should the House Armed Services Committee’s version of the fiscal year 2025 defense policy bill be enacted. The defense secretary would need to form an agreement with the National Academies to conduct an evaluation on whether a separate service for cyber operations is warranted and how to refine or improve the current organization of U.S. Cyber Command, which was based on the...

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