The Army’s Continuous Transformation reflects a once-in-a-generation effort to prepare the force for future conflict in an increasingly contested and technology-driven environment. As cyber capabilities become central to military operations, the role of the Army’s Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA) has grown in importance across strategy, force development, acquisition, and operational integration. Drawing on reflections from his first year as the Army’s third PCA, the author examines the evolving role of cyber in national security, including the growing recognition of cyber as a strategic instrument of power and its integration across military domains. The article outlines four priority areas shaping the Army’s cyber transformation: the adoption of artificial intelligence for cyber defense, the protection of defense critical infrastructure, the development of cyber talent and force structures, and acquisition reform to accelerate the delivery of innovative capabilities. Through examples including AI-focused tabletop exercises, critical infrastructure initiatives, force generation reforms, and industry engagement, the author highlights efforts to strengthen the Army’s cyber ecosystem and ensure the force remains prepared to meet emerging threats in cyberspace.
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doi.org/10.55682/cdr/zf1g-ceaq
The Cyber Defense Review
Volume 11, Issue 2