Chapter 1 provides an overview of cyberspace operations, operational design methodology, and joint planning, and execution. The enclosed national military strategy for cyberspace operations nmsco is the product of significant reflection and debate within our military and government. Cybersecurity threats represent one of the most serious national security, public safety. The international strategy is a historic policy document for the 21st century one that explains, for audiences at home and abroad, what the u. Cyberspace operations updated january 14, 2020 open pdf 446 kb from the overview.
In july 2018, dunford said that an unclassified version of the updated nms would be. After the trump administration released its first national security strategy in december 2017 and national defense strategy in january 2018, joint chiefs chairman general joseph dunford ordered the joint staff to update the 2016 national military strategy accordingly. Overview the nmsco describes the cyberspace domain, articulates threats and vulnerabilities in cyberspace, and provides a strategic framework for. National military strategy for cyberspace operations u open pdf 2 mb. In order to effectively conduct cyberspace operations in support of national security and military operations, in 2009 the secretary of defense directed the establishment of u. Even if empowered by the national military strategy to conduct operations against drug trafficking. Military cyberspace operations use cyberspace capabilities to create effects that support. The 2018 department of defense cyber strategy represents the departments vision for addressing this threat and implementing the priorities of the national security strategy national defense strategyand for cyberspace. National strategy for securing cyberspace, the white house, february 2003. Trend analysis the evolution of us defense strategy in cyberspace.
The national military strategy for cyberspace operations instructs dod to support the dhs, as the lead federal agency, in national incident response and support to other departments and agencies in critical infrastructure and key resources protection. This new strategy sets prioritized strategic goals and objectives for dods cyber activities and missions to achieve over the next five years. The united states army war college educates and develops leaders for service at the strategic. Trump the white house september 2018 ii the national cyber strategy demonstrates my commitment to strengthening americas. Our military supports diplomatic, informational, and economic activities that promote our enduring national interests. The dod strategy for ci in cyberspace aligns with the national military strategy for cyberspace operations, the department of defense counterintelligence strategy 200820, the presidents comprehensive national cybersecurity lnitjat1ve and the united states governmentwide cyber counterintelligence plan 2008. Proceedings of a workshop on deterring cyberattacks. Presidents national security strategy and informs the national military strategy and other subordinate strategy documents. Plans should address how to effectively integrate cyberspace capabilities, counter an adversarys use of cyberspace, secure mission critical networks, operate in adegraded. With the release of this national cyber strategy, the united states now has its first fully articu.
Since the nature of cyberspace is interconnectivity, all cyberspace operations. Crossdomain concepts in the 20 edition september 2015. Dods first cyber strategy is neither first, nor a strategy. Treat cyberspace as an operational domain to organize, train, and equip so that dod can take full advantage of cyberspaces potential in its military, intelligence, and business. Counter malign cyber influence and information operations pillar iv. National defense and the cyber domain the heritage. The department of defense dod defines cyberspace as a global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures and resident data, including the internet, telecommunications.
When so directed, it also prepares to conduct fullspectrum military cyberspace operations to enable actions in all domains, ensure u. A military contingency in one country will quickly spread around the world, and this reality is what the new national military strategy addresses, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff said. Cyberspace operations military science defense primer. The national guard national defense strategy implementation guidance describes how the national guard will contribute to achievement of the objectives in the 2018 national defense strategy nds through our warfight, homeland, and partnership missions. National intelligence operations in and through cyberspace ii. National military strategy for cyberspace operations u. The national military strategy for cyberspace operations. Identifies cyberspace operations as a critical component of military operations. National military strategy united states wikipedia. National military strategy for cyberspace operations nmsco. Cyberspace operations are composed of the military, intelligence, and ordinary business operations of the dod in and through cyberspace. Cyberspace operation an overview sciencedirect topics. Describes cyberspace domain, threats and vulnerabilities, and a strategic framework for action to ensure that armed forces have the capacity to conduct cyberspace operations in future years. Department of defense law of war manual for more information on the law of war.
It is an implementing component of the national strategy for homeland security and is complemented by a national strategy for the physical protection of critical infrastructures and key assets. Contentsshow citation chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, national military strategy for cyberspace operations nmsco dec. National military strategy for cyberspace operations u open pdf 2 mb operations in cyberspace are a critical aspect of our military operations around the globe. Cyber operations and the use of force in international law. Developing a tactical environment cyber operations. Entitled air, space, and cyberspace power in the twentyfirst century, this conference was cosponsored by the air force chief of staffs strategic studies group csaf ssg with the. The air force space commands cyberspace strategy documents include its 2009 the united states air force blueprint for cyberspace operationsdocument 4, which notes presidential guidance, joint guidance, the air force concept of cyberspace operations, and operational responsiveness, among other topics. Employ new defense operating concepts to protect dod. Army war college strategic cyberspace operations guide contains six chapters. The country report on national cyber security organization in czechia is part of the national cyber security governance series published.
Commanders integrate cyberspace capabilities at all levels and in all military operations. National military strategy addresses changing character of. Currently, cyber operations focus primarily on information and communications technology ict consistent. The department of defense cyber strategy, april 2015. But in december 2006, the joint chiefs of staff released the national military strategy for cyberspace operations and it is not clear how the new first strategy relates to the previous first. The national military strategy of the united states of america.
Alexander crowther, phd what is cyberspace, and how does it relate to military affairs. National military strategy for cyberspace operations the. It is anticipated that, in 2019, natos first cyberspace operations doctrine will be. Todays critical infrastructure networks are key targets for cyber attack because. National military strategy for cyberspace operations. Todays global environment impels the united states to adopt cyberenabled special warfare as a strategic tool of national military strategy. Today, i am proud to announce the united states first, comprehensive international strategy for cyberspace pdf. Chinas science of military strategy crossdomain concepts. Issues for congress congressional research service 1 introduction1 cyberspace has taken on increased strategic importance as states have begun to think of it as yet another domainsimilar to land, sea, and airthat must. The ams focuses its studies on national security strategy, military thought and military strategy, operational theory, national defense and armed forces. As detailed in the 2015 national security strategy, our enduring national interests are. An assessment of the department of defense strategy for. The may 2011 department of defense strategy for operating in cyberspace guided the defense departments cyber activities and operations in support of u. The national military strategy of the united states of.
Recognizing that understanding of cyberspace has changed, the national military strategy for cyber operations has put forth a military strategic framework that orients and focuses the actions of the department of defense in areas of intelligence, military and. Despite advancements, a gap exists in the ability to employ cyber capabilities during tactical military operations. Strategic development of special warfare in cyberspace. The national military strategy for cyberspace operations defines cyberspace as the domain characterized by the use of electronics and the electromagnetic spectrum to store, modify, and exchange data via networked systems and associated physical infrastructures. Usc title 50 war and national defense national strategy to secure cyberspace national military strategy for cyberspace operations dod strategy for operating in cyberspace dod 8500 series e. Department of defense strategy for operating in cyberspace department of defense strategy for operating in cyberspace. National military strategy for cyberspace operations homeland. United states national military strategy and joint forcible entry operations to be credible both as a deterrent and as a viable military option for policy enforcement, the armed forces of the united states must be capable of deploying and fighting to gain access to geographical areas controlled by forces hostile to us interests.
It establishes broad strategic guidance for use by the 54 state and territorial national guards. The national strategy to secure cyberspace is part of our overall effort to protect the nation. For decades the united states has enjoyed uncontested or dominant superiority in every operating domain. Cyberspace operations and cybersecurity activities require close coordination, flexibility, timecritical response, and immediate access to capabilities and. For the most recent example, see, the national military strategy of the united states of. Defense department cyber strategy, for example, states explicitly. Strategic cyberspace operations guide public intelligence. Command and control of network operations is required to synchronize cyberspace operations, fully utilize the concepts of joint netcentric operations jno, and operate and defend the joint communications network. The national military strategy for cyberspace operations nmsco is the comprehensive military strategy for the us armed forces to ensure us superiority in. Cyberspace as a domain of operations natos role in. Department of defense strategy for operating in cyberspace. Assuring missions via cyberspace operations involves risk. Deterrence is not a credible strategy for cyberspace.
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