Posted on 08/18/2017 11:32:12 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
President Donald Trump has approved a long-delayed Pentagon plan to create an independent and more aggressive cyber command in order to beef up cyberwar operations against the Islamic State group and other foes.
The White House announcement Friday means U.S. Cyber Command may eventually be split off from the intelligence-focused National Security Agency.
For now, Trump has agreed to raise the stature of Cyber Command within the military and give it more autonomy.
"This new Unified Combatant Command will strengthen our cyberspace operations and create more opportunities to improve our nation's defense," Trump said in a written statement. "The elevation of United States Cyber Command demonstrates our increased resolve against cyberspace threats and will help reassure our allies and partners and deter our adversaries."
Making cyber an independent military command will put the fight in digital space on the same footing as more traditional realms of battle on land, in the air, at sea and in space. The move reflects the escalating threat of cyberattacks and intrusions from other nation states, terrorist groups and hackers, and comes as the U.S. faces ever-widening fears about Russian hacking following Moscow's efforts to meddle in the 2016 American election.....
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Off topic...Just heard Bannon is officially out...
Rather late to the party aren’t you? Yes, it is off topic. What about that cyber command?
Great Idea, Mr. President !
Keep the Faith - The Enemy, both foreign and domestic, Rages War against us ~
Way overdue. Thanks President Trump.
Just like Corey....checkout the sidelines. They’re there and they’re working on behalf of the President.
Hope they screen their people well to keep the Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning types out.
“.... U.S. Cyber Command may eventually be split off from the intelligence-focused National Security Agency.”
Maybe it once was. But for at least a decade it has been hellbent to spy on U.S Civilians.
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