Department of Defense strategy for operating in cyberspace.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United States. Department of Defense

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Department of Defense--Rules and practice.

United States.

United States. Department of Defense.

Cyberspace--Government policy--United States.

Cyberspace.

Computer networks--Security measures--United States.

Computer networks.

Cyberinfrastructure--Security measures--United States.

Cyberinfrastructure.

Cyberterrorism--United States--Prevention.

Cyberterrorism.

Information warfare--United States.

Information warfare.

National security--United States.

National security.

Strategy.

Cyberinfrastructure--Security measures.

Computer networks--Security measures.

Cyberspace--Government policy.

Cyberterrorism--Prevention.

Genre:

Rules and practice.

Rules.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (13 pages) : color illustrations

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : Dept. of Defense, [2011]

Summary:

Along with the rest of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense (DoD) depends on cyberspace to function. DoD operates over 15,000 networks and seven million computing devices across hundreds of installations in dozens of countries around the globe. DoD uses cyberspace to enable its military, intelligence, and business operations, including the movement of personnel and material and the command and control of the full spectrum of military operations. The Department and the nation have vulnerabilities in cyberspace. Our reliance on cyberspace stands in stark contrast to the inadequacy of our cybersecurity -- the security of the technologies that we use each day. Moreover, the continuing growth of networked systems, devices, and platforms means that cyberspace is embedded into an increasing number of capabilities upon which DoD relies to complete its mission. Today, many foreign nations are working to exploit DoD unclassified and classified networks, and some foreign intelligence organizations have already acquired the capacity to disrupt elements of DoD's information infrastructure. Moreover, non-state actors increasingly threaten to penetrate and disrupt DoD networks and systems. DoD, working with its interagency and international partners, seeks to mitigate the risks posed to U.S. and allied cyberspace capabilities, while protecting and respecting the principles of privacy and civil liberties, free expression, and innovation that have made cyberspace an integral part of U.S. prosperity and security. How the Department leverages the opportunities of cyberspace, while managing inherent uncertainties and reducing vulnerabilities, will significantly impact U.S. defensive readiness and national security for years to come.

Contents:

Introduction

Strategic context

Five strategic initiatives. Strategic initiative 1 : treat cyberspace as an operational domain to organize, train, and equip so that DoD can take full advantage of cyberspace's potential

Strategic initiative 2 : employ new defense operating concepts to protect DoD networks and systems

Strategic initiative 3 : partner with other U.S. government departments and agencies and the private sector to enable a whole-of-government cybersecurity strategy

Strategic initiative 4 : build robust relationships with U.S. allies and international partners to strengthen collective cybersecurity

Strategic initiative 5 : leverage the nation's ingenuity through an exceptional cyber workforce and rapid technological innovation

Conclusion.

Notes:

Title from PDF title page (Dept. of Defense, viewed on July 15, 2011).

"July 2011."

OCLC:

741354228