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CNMF receives new commander
January 5, 2024 — During a change of command ceremony at U.S. Cyber Command Headquarters on Friday, January 5, 2024, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William J. Hartman relinquished command of the Cyber National Mission Force to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another. The passing of colors, standards, or ensigns for, an outgoing commander to an incoming one ensures that the unit and its service members are never without official leadership, a continuation of trust, and also signifies an allegiance of service members to their unit’s commander. ... MORE

U.S. Marine Corp Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock addresses the audience.

Senate votes to confirm Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh to lead CYBERCOM and NSA/CSS
December 21, 2023 — The U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh to the rank of General and to assume the duties as the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), Director, NSA/CSS. ... MORE

US, Allies Highlight Russian-State Cyber Actor “Star Blizzard” Spear-phishing Campaigns
December 7, 2023 — U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force, alongside interagency and foreign partners, issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory highlighting advanced spear-phishing campaigns from Russia-based malicious cyber actors... MORE

An illustration accompanying a joint Cybersecurity Advisory

16th Air Force cyber warriors increase interoperability during Cyber Coalition 2023
December 6, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) served as the Air component command and U.S. representative for NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise, Nov. 27–Dec. 1... MORE

Capt. Ryan Baity, (left) 33d Cyberspace Operations Squadron exercise lead, discusses cyber defense with 1st Lt. Tricia Dang, 834th COS mission element lead and Justin Connelley, 834th COS host analyst, during Cyber Coalition 2023, Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Nov. 30, 2023.

About the Cyber National Mission Forces
December 6, 2023 — U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force has rapidly evolved to meet the needs of the Nation and has participated in or responded to almost every national crisis the U.S. has faced... MORE

CYBERCOM and the National Defense University hosts Third Annual Cyber Symposium
December 6, 2023 — Cyber leaders from across multiple sectors descended upon the National Defense University’s (NDU) campus to participate in the third annual Cyber Symposium hosted by U.S. Cyber Command on Dec. 5 of 2023. Co-sponsored with the NDU’s College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), this iteration of the Cyber Symposium served as an opportunity to welcome a diverse group of cyber experts from government, the military, academia, and industry to engage in a rich conversation about the future of cyberspace and information with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). ... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, gives his opening remarks a keynote speaker for the Cyber Symposium at the National Defense University in Washington D.C., December 5, 2023.

Media Release: CYBERCOM executes international coordinated defensive cyber Activity
October 23, 2023 — U.S. Cyber Command will conduct a focused internal defensive cyberspace activity during the month of October. CYBERCOM has identified this event as the International Coordinated Cyber Security Activity, INCCA. This activity will highlight and enhance CYBERCOM's readiness, interoperability, global cyber security posture, cooperation, and support for the Joint Force Commanders, interagency partners, and international partners. ... MORE

Joint Operation Center watch floor personnel at U.S. Cyber Command recap daily defensive cyber actions supporting an International Coordinated Cyber Security Activity.

Joint Cyber Operations Strengthen DoD Networks
October 19, 2023 — Cyber Protection Teams from Fleet Cyber Command, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and Army Threat Systems Management Office strengthened computer networks during a joint Hunt Operation on Department of Defense systems in Hawaii, Aug. 4-12, 2023... MORE

A graphic of .S. Navy Fleet Cyber Command's logos.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Lt. Col. Rosario
October 10, 2023 — USCYBERCOM celebrates the legacy of Lt. Col. Rosario this Hispanic Heritage Month. His journey, rooted in the traditions of The Borinqueneers, reminds us of the power of heritage and the importance of inclusivity in our mission. Diversity is our strength at USCYBERCOM... MORE

A photo collage of Lt. Col. Rosario and his family.

Don’t be a target: How to identify adversarial propaganda
October 5, 2023 — Strategic competitors, adversaries and proxies use information to gain an advantage over the U.S. joint force... MORE

A graphic on how a false narrative is created and spread.