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‘Special pay’ keeps Pentagon’s cyber experts from jumping ship

Services “spent at least $160 million on cyber retention bonuses annually” from fiscal 2017 to 2021, the Government Accountability Office said.

By Colin Demarest and Molly Weisner

5 months ago

Kennedy confirmed as Air Force cyber boss

Air Force Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy was approved by voice vote on June 23 to lead the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and receive his third star.

By Colin Demarest

11 months ago

Air Force’s Haugh confirmed as US Cyber Command deputy

In 2019, he said the U.S. was “engaged in power competition with adversaries in all domains today,” further describing intelligence as “the fuel that commanders require to maneuver in response.”

By Colin Demarest

12 months ago

A civilian cybersecurity reserve corps is needed for the Pentagon and DHS, lawmakers from both parties say

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to create a civilian reserve corps of cybersecurity experts to help defend national security interests.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Trump elevates Cyber Command; split with NSA still an option

President Donald Trump has announced plans to elevate U.S. Cyber Command to the status of a unified combatant command, underscoring the significance of the cyberspace-focused mission on national security.

By Aaron Mehta and Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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