Mission assurance is the primary responsibility of all within the Department of Defense (DoD) and ultimately is Commander’s business. It is imperative in today’s rapidly changing information environment that Commanders understand how each of their primary missions is dependent on the operational platform for information for mission success. Having a comprehensive operational understanding of the cybersecurity readiness and capabilities of their information networks; including their ability to identify vulnerabilities and protect against threats, is as essential as understanding physical terrain in a kinetic operation. This involves a complete, end-to-end analysis of the information environment with an understanding of its technology, processes, and people. With that perspective, operational commanders can make informed choices on risk to their missions and implement means to continue operations in the face of an adversary determined to disrupt them.
Cybersecurity: Focusing on Readiness and Resiliency for Mission Assurance