2017 TechNet Augusta

Track One (Cyberspace & EW Capabilities), Session 3: "Cyber Electromagentic Warfare Operations in 2020" (Room Estes B)

10 Aug 17
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Tracks: Continuing Education, Track 1: Cyber & EW

1 CompTIA CEU: A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, CSA+, and CASP

The operating environment of today and the future will present persistent conflict on a multi- domain battlefield characterized by uncertainty, complexity, technological evolution and constant change. Seamless application of combat power between domains is necessary to employ commanders’ networks as warfighting platforms.

In order to achieve effective combatant power within the cyber domain, the US Army must leverage integrated cyberspace, electronic warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities to achieve the desired effects in accordance with the commander’s scheme of maneuver. Proper coordination, interdependence and deconfliction of missions will create a more effective, efficient, agile and lethal military on an interconnected battlefield.

The cyberspace domain holds some of the most complex and dynamic missions the military has seen to date. US Forces must have a Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) to hone skills, prepare for “battle” and exercise perishable knowledge on a regular basis. A flexible training environment to enable scenarios in a heavily contested and congested electromagnetic spectrum will greatly contribute to US dominance in an ever changing multi-domain battlefield.

Cyberspace changes at a rapid pace- technology, threats, capabilities, processes, and utilization; all require evolutionary capability development that must keep pace with that change.  Cyberspace capability development requires new approaches to capability delivery which challenges traditional requirements and acquisition models to remain relevant in cyberspace.