Creating a separate Cyber Force would require $10 billion and a minimum of 1 year, report says
Two D.C. think tanks examined a proposed implementation plan for an independent U.S. Cyber Force as some lawmakers push for its creation.
The increasing sophistication and frequency of cyber attacks against critical infrastructure and national security interests are pushing lawmakers to consider dedicated cyber warfare capabilities.
The creation of a specialized Cyber Force signifies a rising awareness of cyber as a distinct and critical domain of warfare, requiring significant investment and a dedicated organizational structure for national security.
The debate is shifting from whether to have a Cyber Force to how to implement it, including its cost and timeline, indicating serious consideration for a new branch of the military.
- · Defence contractors specializing in cybersecurity
- · Cybersecurity talent and professionals
- · US defence establishment
- · Existing military branches resisting budget shifts
- · Adversarial state actors relying on cyber asymmetry
The US military begins formal planning and budget allocation for a distinct Cyber Force, impacting existing cyber units within other branches.
An increase in specialized cyber R&D and acquisition, potentially crowding out other defence technology investments.
Other nations may accelerate their own dedicated cyber military structures in response to the US initiative, leading to a new cyber arms race.
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