We further assisted in identifying a process for establishing priorities for defense of critical cyberspace assets, enhancing DoD’s ability to secure, operate, and defend the Global Information Grid (GIG). A methodology was defined to assist in identifying DoD networks by levels of criticality, risk and mission impact. The issues and recommendations were briefed to the Joint Staff-led Force Support Functional Capabilities Board (FCB) and went forward to the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC). This resulted in Joint Staff validation and approval of CNA/CNE baseline skill sets and personnel numbers. NSCI is also assisting in conducting a baseline study of Computer Network Defense (CND) forces to complement the CNA/CNE analysis. We will assist in formulating a cyberspace force sizing construct as a result of this CNA, CNE, and CND force size and structure analysis. We have provided subject matter expertise in assessing Computer Network Defense-Response Actions (CND-RA) processes and tools, and identifying capability gaps associated with integration among Tiers 1, 2, and 3.

In addition to research and analysis support to the above, NSCI provided senior mentors who facilitated discussions and promoted consensus among the Services and COCOMs during cyber-related Limited Objective Experiments (LOE) and workshops. These senior mentors were instrumental in presenting findings, recommendations, and advocacy briefings from the LOEs and workshops to senior DoD leadership, including the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

We have also assisted in development of Measures of Performance and Measures of Effectiveness for CNA and in drafting a guidebook for Intelligence Support to Cyberspace Targeting. Further, we have assisted in research and compilation of cyberspace lessons learned for entry into the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS).