S 2602
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the scope of affirmation of authority for cyber operations to include defense of critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the existing law regarding authority for cyber operations within the Department of Defense. Specifically, it expands the definition of when a commander can authorize cyber operations to include defending Department of Defense critical infrastructure. This means that commanders can now use cyber operations to protect systems and networks vital to the military’s ability to function. The bill also clarifies what constitutes ‘critical infrastructure’ within the Department of Defense.
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