TOPIC SPONSOR: ACC/A2
As the AF looks to defend static, adaptive, and expeditionary bases, research and scope the extent to which the AF needs to develop cyberspace infrastructure terrain (POL, power, etc) subject matter expertise. What model for delivering the expertise makes sense within current tasking authorities and constructs? Use the CROWS as an example of Weapons System defense expertise, but focus on thinking thru the role of the JFHQ-Cyber and AFCYBER/16 AF Commander’s OC for linking service retained expertise (for infrastructure) with local Mission Defense Teams and Cyberspace Protection Teams (service retained) for actions. Detail AF IMSC’s current and planned investment similar to the AFMC CROWs initiative. Work into the study current HAF A4 plans to build base resiliency. Furthermore, how does adaptive bases impact future Cyberspace Squadron Initiatives?
- ​Adams, Alphanso, "Cyberspace in War," SAASS Thesis, 2020, 62 pgs.
- Dorsey-Spitz, Jenni S., "Safe from Stuxnet: Leveraging Air Force Cyber Expertise to Secure Industrial Control systems and Critical Infrastructure," ACSC thesis, 2019, 43 pgs.