Welcome to another provocative edition of the CDR, which explores the importance of partnerships in the cyber environment. Crucial to the success and growth of the Army Cyber Institute (ACI) is the development of impactful partnerships. We are most proud of our special relationship and partnership with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) in Tallinn, Estonia. The NATO CCDCOE is a global thought leader in the discussion and advancement of critical cyber issues—technology, strategy, operations, and law. Each year NATO CCDCOE hosts their prestigious International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon) in Tallinn. This year’s CyCon conference theme of “Silent Battle” seeks to foster a conversation on topics such as vulnerabilities, exploitations and patches, threat detection and attribution, and situational awareness to wage this ‘silent battle.’ The ACI will support this magnificent event with speakers, West Point cadet participation, and distribution of the Spring CDR to all attendees. We at the ACI believe that operational success in the cyber domain derives from the development and evolution of strategic partnerships. We are excited that the CDR facilitates impactful partnerships and is at the fulcrum of the global cyber conversation.
The Cyber Defense Review: The Importance of Partnerships in the Cyber Domain