12 of 14 new cyber mission force teams now established

12 of 14 new cyber mission force teams now established

The Department of Defense has expanded its number of cyber teams by 12, with two more slated to come online in the next few years, according to a spokesperson. The cyber mission force began building in 2012, and the initial 133 teams reached full operational capability in 2018. In DOD’s fiscal 2022 budget request, U.S. Cyber Command proposed and was eventually approved for a phased approach to add 14 additional cyber mission force teams beyond t…