Latest "cybercom" stories

‘Special pay’ keeps Pentagon’s cyber experts from jumping ship

Services “spent at least $160 million on cyber retention bonuses annually” from fiscal 2017 to 2021, the Government Accountability Office said.

By Colin Demarest and Molly Weisner

5 months ago

Army one-star general fired from Cyber Command

The general was removed by U.S. Cyber Command's leader, Gen. Paul Nakasone, following a loss of confidence.

By Davis Winkie and Colin Demarest

6 months ago

A civilian cybersecurity reserve corps is needed for the Pentagon and DHS, lawmakers from both parties say

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to create a civilian reserve corps of cybersecurity experts to help defend national security interests.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Cyber Command stands up planning cells at combatant commands

Cyber Command has stood up forward-deployed planning cells within the combatant command staffs to help better coordinate offensive and defensive cyber effects.

By Mark Pomerleau

6 years ago

Here’s how the Army wants to integrate cyber, EW into operational formations

The Army is continuing to evolve concepts to fight and win in future operating environments. But what will these capabilities look like, and how will they impact the overall force structure?

By Mark Pomerleau

6 years ago

Trump elevates Cyber Command; split with NSA still an option

President Donald Trump has announced plans to elevate U.S. Cyber Command to the status of a unified combatant command, underscoring the significance of the cyberspace-focused mission on national security.

By Aaron Mehta and Leo Shane III

6 years ago