As the proliferation of cyber threats continues and the complexity and number of online systems grows, the need for updated cyber defenses to appropriately combat the threat will continue to expand into the future. The public and private sectors both heavily rely on accessing and using secure networks. The requirements for defense already outstrip the current capacity the US government has and needs reinforcement.
A cyber auxiliary can provide several ways to augment our cyber defense capacity. Education programs can equip the population with skills and awareness to serve as a solid front-line defense. A cadet program could enhance the educational approach and expose a larger population to in-depth knowledge of cyber defense and network operations, building a cadre for the future. Adult auxiliary members can add capacity to current cyber-defense organizations and be critical actors in aiding civil defense and even DoD. Much like the change in warfare observed during and after World War I, cyberspace is changing and growing. It is time to recognize both the environmental shifts and the opportunities available to the nation to get ahead of the coming cyber tsunami.
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