Full Speed Ahead: Optimizing U.S. Cyber Command for the Future Fight

U.S. Cyber Command is being held back by outdated acquisition models, fragmented talent management, and an inability to quickly field new capabilities. As adversaries like China expand their cyber operations, the command needs to be optimized for modern warfare. Key recommendations include streamlining acquisition, creating a comprehensive cyber career model to retain experienced operators, and accelerating innovation through new structures like a rapid capabilities task force. These targeted actions aim to deliver the speed, scale, and adaptability required to maintain an advantage in the current threat landscape.