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U.S. conducts first Hunt Forward Operation in Lithuania
May 4, 2022 — At the invitation of the Lithuanian government, U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force deployed a hunt forward team to conduct defensive cyber operations alongside partner cyber forces, concluding in May. For three months, the U.S. cyber operators hunted for malicious cyber activity on key Lithuanian national defense systems and Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ networks alongside its allies. This was the first shared defensive cyber operation between Lithuanian cyber forces and CNMF in their country. ... MORE

Guard, Reserve Component Summit exemplifies ‘Cyber Is a Team Sport’
April 22, 2022 — Senior leaders from around the U.S. Cyber Command enterprise attended a summit on April 19 at the command’s headquarters to discuss the future of cyber operations, evolving capabilities, and deeper... MORE

Senior leaders from around the U.S. Cyber Command enterprise attended a summit on April 19, 2022, at the command’s headquarters on Fort George G. Meade to discuss the future of cyber operations, evolving capabilities, and deeper integration. (DoD Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Dasbach)

Cyber Command Seeking World-Class Talent
April 1, 2022 — The threats against the nation's infrastructure and cyber networks are asymmetrical, persistent, and ever-evolving. Mission: The Commander, CYBERCOM, has the mission to direct, synchronize, and... MORE

Iranian Government-Sponsored Actors Conduct Cyber Operations Against Global Government and Commercial Networks
February 24, 2022 — Summary Actions to Take Today to Protect Against Malicious Activity Search for indicators of compromise. Use antivirus software. Patch all... MORE

U.S. Cyber Command Completes Successful 2021 Summer Collegiate Internship Program
September 24, 2021 — The growth of the Cyber National Mission Force and other mission areas within U.S. Cyber Command has created the need for more talent within the STEM fields at the Command. To meet this need, the Premier College Intern Program brings in talented undergraduate and graduate level students and gives them the opportunity to experience what it is like working on special projects in a classified environment... MORE

U.S. Air Force Premier College Interns, stand with Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, U.S. Cyber Command commander and National Security Agency director, at Fort George G. Meade, Md., Aug. 18, 2021.

Securing the cyber advantage: U.S. Cyber Command celebrates its 11th year
May 21, 2021 — Securing the cyber advantage: U.S. Cyber Command celebrates its 11th year... MORE

Cyber Flag 19 is a tactical-level exercise focused on the continued building of a community of defensive cyber operators and the improvement of the overall capability of the U.S. and partner nations to defend U.S. critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) and the Department of Defense Information Networks (DODIN).

US Cyber Command, DHS-CISA release Russian malware samples tied to SolarWinds compromise
April 15, 2021 — U.S. Cyber Command and the Department of Homeland Security - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released eight files attributed to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)/APT 29 to enable public defense against further compromise... MORE

CNMF and CISA release Malware Analysis Report on multiple samples linked to SolarWinds supply chain attack by Russia.

US Cyber Command holds 2021 Legal Conference
March 5, 2021 — The 2021 U.S. Cyber Command Legal Conference was held virtually Thursday morning, and livestreamed on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. This annual conference explores current law and policy issues related to offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. ... MORE

Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, U.S. Cyber Command commander and National Security Agency director, remarks on the complexities associated with working within cyberspace during the 2021 USCYBERCOM Legal Conference, March 3, 2021.

US and Australia sign first-ever cyber agreement to develop virtual training range
December 4, 2020 — As part of the Dept. of Defense’s efforts to sharpen lethality, reform business practices, and strengthen partnerships in cyberspace, the United States and Australia have launched a first-ever... MORE

Australian and United States Cyber Training Arrangement

“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

Graphic depicting incident data flow and the use of the “Cyber 9-Line