OPTIMAL REORGANIZATION
CREATION OF PM C&S Te establishment of PM Cyber and Space allows for more dedi- cated support to the Army cyber community. Te core mission at PM C&S is to acquire and field offensive cyber and tactical space capabilities to protect the Soldier, the nation and enable cyberspace superiority.
However, it’s important to note that it is crucial for the Army to recognize that these contributions to the joint cyber warfighting operations go further than Army Cyber Command, but also span throughout the entire Army acquisition community.
Initially, PM C&S will be comprised of Product Manager Infor- mation Warfare Cyber Development and Product Manager Information Warfare Cyber Infrastructure. Tis realignment includes the migration of various tools, including the Rapid Cyber Development Network—a remote accessible closed network supported by commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and COTS/open-source software—to drive cyber capabilities devel- opment and testing for DOD equities and Joint Common Access Platform (JCAP), which supports U.S. Cyber Command by providing a protected, managed, orchestrated environment and common firing platform to coordinate and execute the deliv- ery of cyber effects against approved targets. JCAP enables the cyber mission forces’ ability to execute operations while manag- ing detection and attribution.
“Te days of the Army being a kinetic-only force are gone,” said Brig. Gen. Wayne ‘Ed’ Barker, program executive officer for IEW&S. “Our ability to operate in multiple arenas has become paramount with none more important than mastering the cyber warfare arena. … Te speed in which you must operate in this environment [cyberspace] is crucial. Tat’s why we felt the empha- sis on this domain is important enough to stand-up a dedicated organization. An organization with the agility, the mechanisms, the processes in place, the workforce, the culture to be able to respond quickly to threats.”
THE TRANSITION PM DCO transitioned to PEO IEW&S from PEO Enterprise Information Systems at the start of fiscal year 2024, on Oct. 1. Te transition occurred during a critical time because the digi- tal landscape continues to rapidly evolve.
“Te Army must contend with the constant evolution of advanced persistent threats, thus requiring the U.S. Army to remain vigilant and adaptive. DCO will continue to provide information domi- nance and decisive lethality with platforms and systems critical
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to defending the Department of Defense networks,” said Robert J. Zoppa, project manager for DCO.
With information dominance and decisive lethality, DCO analyzes data, monitors and detects insider threats, identifies malware and counters cyberattacks. Te threats posed by adver- saries in cyberspace are diverse and constantly evolving, requiring the Army to remain vigilant and adaptive.
Te primary focus within DCO within the next year is to align withU.S. Army Cyber Command priorities, starting with accred- itation. Tis includes a complete Risk Management Framework 2.0 continued package for use on DCO Suite of Complimentary Systems and continued authorization to operate on Department of Defense Information Network through U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command.
A LOOK AT PM DCO Te Cyber Platforms and Systems (CPS) provides total life cycle management capability to the force. CPS focuses on the procurement and delivery of cyber platforms and cybersecurity tools for the armed forces. Te Defensive Cyberspace Opera- tions Tools Suite is the foundational piece of equipment used by cyber-Soldiers. Tese tools are used to effectively conduct cyber protection team missions.
Te Cyber Analytics and Detection (CAD) provides capabilities that help Soldiers analyze and detect external and internal cyber threats to the Army. CAD focuses on software-based programs that support mission command, planning, integration, analysis and execution at all levels.
INTERNAL MOVEMENT Another portion of the portfolio within PEO IEW&S is Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber. Te PM EW&C mission is to acquire and field integrated electronic warfare, intelligence and cyber capabilities to enable spectrum and cyberspace supe- riority to support an Army equipped with upgradable, integrated and networked electronic warfare, signal intelligence (SIGINT), cyber capabilities to overmatch the threat in multi- and joint all- domain operations.
From this mission set, the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) family of systems was developed.
TLS is a family of systems all supporting SIGINT, cyber and electronic warfare operations but each covers a slightly different piece of the battlespace. TLS Echelons Above Brigade is planned
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