Comments on: New Command to Focus on Cybersecurity for DoD and IC http://ctovision.com/2009/04/new-command-to-focus-on-cybersecurity-for-dod-and-ic/ Context for the enterprise technologist Sun, 20 May 2012 18:25:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Joel Rothschild http://ctovision.com/2009/04/new-command-to-focus-on-cybersecurity-for-dod-and-ic/#comment-351 Joel Rothschild Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:25:56 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=146#comment-351 I agree with you. But I am a bit bewildered by the selection of an intel officer to lead this effort --- not to degrade Alexander in any way, but we seem to continue to lock the technology specialists in the back room. The we are perplexed when systems and policy don't work well together. My experience is that if you put an intel (or fill in the blank) officer in charge, then you will get an intel-oriented solution. We all fall back on our career experiences and strengths.... I agree with you. But I am a bit bewildered by the selection of an intel officer to lead this effort — not to degrade Alexander in any way, but we seem to continue to lock the technology specialists in the back room. The we are perplexed when systems and policy don't work well together. My experience is that if you put an intel (or fill in the blank) officer in charge, then you will get an intel-oriented solution. We all fall back on our career experiences and strengths….

]]> By: Bob Gourley http://ctovision.com/2009/04/new-command-to-focus-on-cybersecurity-for-dod-and-ic/#comment-350 Bob Gourley Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:35:28 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=146#comment-350 Thanks Joel, looks like some interesting things are about to happen. But so far the only thing I've read are drafts and then articles from reporters who have seen the draft. Now is probably a good time for us outsiders to all wait for the official announcement. I imagine it would come shortly after the White House report. Thanks Joel, looks like some interesting things are about to happen. But so far the only thing I've read are drafts and then articles from reporters who have seen the draft. Now is probably a good time for us outsiders to all wait for the official announcement. I imagine it would come shortly after the White House report.

]]> By: Joel Rothschild http://ctovision.com/2009/04/new-command-to-focus-on-cybersecurity-for-dod-and-ic/#comment-349 Joel Rothschild Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:55:12 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=146#comment-349 Bob - looks like you were right: LTG Keith Alexander (DRNSA) was just named to head the new Cyber Command. Bob – looks like you were right: LTG Keith Alexander (DRNSA) was just named to head the new Cyber Command.

]]> By: Joel Rothschild http://ctovision.com/2009/04/new-command-to-focus-on-cybersecurity-for-dod-and-ic/#comment-348 Joel Rothschild Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:15:03 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=146#comment-348 I agree that commanders should be held responsible for their cyber posture, however, current policy ties their hands and fails to provide them the resources necessary to do so. So it becomes a dilemma- do you let each CCDR do what is necessary to defend their assets, or do you manage it centrally, with decentralized execution. Or is there another alternative? I can't wait for the details from Secretary Gates. I think the best current option is to establish a Joint Cyber Command which operates organizationally and functionally like Special Operations Command. That is, they are independently resourced and become embedded "service providers" to the military departments and combatant commanders. The challenge comes where you try to draw the line between traditional cyber assets and weapon systems. Advances in targeting now make it possible to select a target on a PC, then transmit the GPS coordinates directly to the weapon hanging from an orbiting aircraft. Where do you draw the line? I think the key to "Joint Cyber Command" is money. If they channel funding through the new command, then I think there is a good chance they will be able to significantly approve GIG security. Joel I agree that commanders should be held responsible for their cyber posture, however, current policy ties their hands and fails to provide them the resources necessary to do so. So it becomes a dilemma- do you let each CCDR do what is necessary to defend their assets, or do you manage it centrally, with decentralized execution. Or is there another alternative?

I can't wait for the details from Secretary Gates. I think the best current option is to establish a Joint Cyber Command which operates organizationally and functionally like Special Operations Command. That is, they are independently resourced and become embedded "service providers" to the military departments and combatant commanders.

The challenge comes where you try to draw the line between traditional cyber assets and weapon systems. Advances in targeting now make it possible to select a target on a PC, then transmit the GPS coordinates directly to the weapon hanging from an orbiting aircraft. Where do you draw the line?

I think the key to "Joint Cyber Command" is money. If they channel funding through the new command, then I think there is a good chance they will be able to significantly approve GIG security.

Joel

]]> By: Bob Gourley http://ctovision.com/2009/04/new-command-to-focus-on-cybersecurity-for-dod-and-ic/#comment-347 Bob Gourley Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:45:43 +0000 http://ctovision.com/?p=146#comment-347 Thanks Joel. That is an interesting observation. I have to agree totally, of course, that cybersecurity extends all the way to the weapons systems. When there are places like that were NSA is lacking of course they have to partner and grow skills. I think they should play an important coordination role, but I also think local commanders have to be held accountable for their cyber posture as well. Thanks for the blog comments. Cheers, Bob Thanks Joel. That is an interesting observation. I have to agree totally, of course, that cybersecurity extends all the way to the weapons systems. When there are places like that were NSA is lacking of course they have to partner and grow skills. I think they should play an important coordination role, but I also think local commanders have to be held accountable for their cyber posture as well.

Thanks for the blog comments.

Cheers,
Bob

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