U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force Commander Maj. Gen. Paul Nakasone joined Federal News Radio for a free online chat.

Nakasone discussed the challenges of protecting the nation in the cyber realm, including initiatives and plans to protect Defense Department networks and data.  He addressed operational challenges and mission critical cyber tasks.

Nakasone also talked about the growth of U.S. Cyber Command’s cyber mission forces, the threats they encounter and how the command is ensuring troops are prepared for the cyber battle.

The Defense Department is expanding its cyber mission force to 133 teams by 2018. About half of those teams are tasked with protecting DoD networks and systems. Other teams will defend the United States from cyber attacks and provide support to operations.

Federal News Radio’s reporter Scott Maucione moderating the discussion. 

Registration is required to view the archive. Those participating in the online text-only chat were able to ask Nakasone their own questions in real-time.

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Maj. Gen. Paul Nakasone has been in charge of U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force since last summer. Before assuming his role, he served as executive assistant to former CYBERCOM Commander and NSA Director Gen. Keith B. Alexander. Nakasone also served in Iraq from 2005 to 2006 as a strategic planner.

GUEST BIOGRAPHY: 

Maj. Gen. Paul Nakasone has been in charge of U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force since last summer. Before assuming his role, he served as executive assistant to former CYBERCOM Commander and NSA Director Gen. Keith B. Alexander. Nakasone also served in Iraq from 2005 to 2006 as a strategic planner.

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