Pentagon cyber strategy expected as soon as next week, sources say
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ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
September 2, 2026 12:56 PM ET
Officials have previewed a blueprint emphasizing offensive operations, AI adoption and closer industry ties as the military reorganizes its cyber forces.
The Defense Department is expected to release its anticipated cyber strategy early next week, according to three people familiar with the plans for the blueprint that officials argue will more tightly integrate digital operations into U.S. military campaigns.
One of the people predicted the strategy would be released Tuesday. All three spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the release timing, with two noting its exact release could still be subject to change.
The strategy has been under development for months by the office of Katie Sutton, the assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy and principal cyber adviser to the secretary. It will be the department’s first overarching...
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