Joint Hearing on Cyber Cooperation Between the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This hearing established the formal oversight record for how the U.S. government divides cyber defense responsibilities between military and civilian agencies, which dictates which federal entity is responsible for responding to specific types of cyber threats against the nation.
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Department of Defense
The agency's operational authorities and coordination protocols with civilian partners were the subject of congressional review.
Department of Homeland Security
The agency's role in protecting civilian infrastructure and coordinating with the military was the subject of congressional review.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 14, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session was a joint meeting between the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities and the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- The primary objective was to clarify the distinct roles, responsibilities, and legal authorities of the DOD and DHS in the cyber domain.
- Witnesses included senior leadership from the DHS Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- The hearing record includes prepared statements from committee members and witnesses, as well as post-hearing responses to questions submitted by members of Congress.
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Why It Matters
This hearing established the formal oversight record for how the U.S. government divides cyber defense responsibilities between military and civilian agencies, which dictates which federal entity is responsible for responding to specific types of cyber threats against the nation.
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Formalization of Cyber Roles
The hearing highlights a 2018 effort to formalize the boundary between military and civilian cyber defense responsibilities.
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