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Congressional Hearing on Department of Defense Cyber Operations

Original title: Congressional Hearing CHRG-117hhrg48633

January 1, 2023

cybersecuritynational securityDepartment of DefenseU.S. Cyber CommandNational Security Agencydefense policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing provides oversight of the Department of Defense's cyber strategy and capabilities, which directly impacts national security infrastructure and military readiness.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The Department is subject to congressional oversight regarding its cyber operations and capability development.

U.S. Cyber Command

The command's operational strategies and mission requirements are reviewed by the subcommittee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems held a hearing on April 5, 2022, to discuss military cyber capabilities and operations. The session featured testimony from General Paul Nakasone and Dr. John Plumb regarding the current state of U.S. cyber defense.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on April 5, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The subcommittee reviewed operations in cyberspace and the development of cyber capabilities within the Department of Defense.
  • General Paul Nakasone and Dr. John Plumb served as the primary witnesses.
  • Chairman James R. Langevin announced he would not seek reelection at the end of the 117th Congress.
  • The subcommittee has enacted over 220 pieces of cyber-related legislation across three National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) during Chairman Langevin's tenure.
  • Cybersecurity has evolved from a peripheral issue in the 2001 NDAA to a dedicated chapter in recent defense legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this subcommittee?
The Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems oversees cyber-related national security matters and military technology policy.
Who are the key officials overseeing military cyber operations?
The hearing featured General Paul Nakasone (Commander of U.S. Cyber Command) and Dr. John Plumb (Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense).

Why It Matters

This hearing provides oversight of the Department of Defense's cyber strategy and capabilities, which directly impacts national security infrastructure and military readiness.

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Evolution of Cyber in Defense Policy

The document highlights a significant shift in legislative focus, noting that the 2001 NDAA did not mention cyber, whereas recent versions include entire chapters dedicated to it.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Connected Entities

personJim Banks“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
personJames R. Langevin“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information ”Map →
personPaul M. Nakasone“General, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security A”Map →
personJohn F. Plumb“Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy and Principal Cyber Advisor to t”Map →
organizationHouse Armed Services Committee“Parent committee of the subcommittee”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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