The US is reportedly close to separating military-focused Cyber Command from the NSA
July 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
After a long debate, the United States is reportedly moving forward with plans to separate its military-focused Cyber Command branch from the National Security Agency. The changes could be announced in the coming weeks, according to the Associated Press.
Since Cyber Command’s 2009 inception, it has been under the same command as the NSA, but the two operate in different ways: Cyber Command has focused on digital warfare, while the NSA has focused on electronic intelligence gathering. According to the AP, those two roles have caused tension, especially in the battle against ISIS.
Under a new division of authority, Army Lt. Gen. William Mayville would reportedly be nominated to lead Cyber Command,…
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