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Secretary Mark T. Esper Message to the Force on DOD Diversity and Inclusiveness
July 1, 2020 — (Released June 18, 2020)Today, Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper released a video address to members of the Department on diversity and inclusiveness. In his address, Secretary Esper announced three initiatives to build a better U.S. military that pursues equal opportunity and aspires to true meritocracy.“I recently shared with you my pride in... MORE

During global pandemic, USCYBERCOM trains virtually to defend networks, protect nation
June 22, 2020 — For the first time in its history, U.S. Cyber Command is employing a new virtual training platform during a full-force exercise, conducted entirely online.The Persistent Cyber Training Environment is a Dept. of Defense cyber training platform, now hosting the largest virtual USCYBERCOM exercise to-date.“Critical infrastructure is vital to our... MORE

Leadership lessons in rough seas
June 19, 2020 — U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Ross A. Myers, U.S. Cyber Command Deputy Commander, speaks during a virtual commissioning ceremony for some of the U.S. military’s newest officers at University of Kansas... MORE

“Cyber 9-Line” Improves Cybersecurity and Enables Election Integrity
June 9, 2020 — When Dorchester County reported a ransomware attack on a majority of its servers this past January, Maryland turned to a program recently established by U.S. Cyber Command and the National Guard... MORE

U.S. Cyber Command Celebrates 10 Years of Growth
May 21, 2020 — Today marks the 10th anniversary of U.S. Cyber Command. This video showcases a decade of defending the world's most complicated network... MORE

Commander Discusses a Decade of DOD Cyber Power
May 21, 2020 — Ten years ago, U.S. Cyber Command passed its first milestone: the ability to conduct cyberspace operations as the new sub-unified combatant command. While the command's mission has evolved over the last decade, defense of the nation in cyberspace remains just as important, if not more, than ever before."The initial vision for Cyber Command focused... MORE

A Special Message from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan
April 2, 2020 — Maryland Governor Larry Hogan addresses the U.S. Cyber Command and NSA workforce on the importance of their work during the COVID-19 global pandemic... MORE

Joint Statement from DOS, DOJ, DOD, DHS, ODNI, FBI, NSA, and CISA on Preparations for Super Tuesday
March 2, 2020 — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray, U.S. Cyber Command Commander and National Security Agency Director Gen. Paul Nakasone, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs today released the following joint statement:... MORE

Joint Statement from DOJ, DOD, DHS, DNI, FBI, NSA, and CISA on Ensuring Security of 2020 Elections
November 5, 2019 — Election security is a top priority for the United States Government. Building on our successful, whole-of-government approach to securing the 2018 elections, we have increased the level of support to state and local election officials in their efforts to protect elections... MORE

US, Montenegro work together to defend against malicious cyber actors
October 30, 2019 — For the second year in a row, at the invitation of the Montenegrin Government, an elite cyber team of U.S. service members is working alongside Montenegrin cyber defenders to counter malicious cyber actors on critical networks and platforms. Along with U.S. European Command, the U.S. Cyber Command team’s operations are part of U.S. efforts to persistently engage adversaries in cyberspace, working to protect critical infrastructure alongside valued partners and allies. These defense operations also generate insights into adversarial cyber threats to the upcoming U.S. and Montenegrin elections in 2020. ... MORE