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This bill amends title 10 of the United States Code to expand the Department of Defense's (DoD) cyber operations authority by explicitly including the defense of critical infrastructure. Specifically, the bill modifies section 394 to add "defense of critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense" to the existing scope of cyber operations. The bill also introduces a new definition for "critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense," which is described as any DoD asset that is so crucial to the department's functioning and military operations that its destruction or incapacitation through a cyber attack would severely undermine the DoD's ability to carry out its missions. By codifying this expanded authority, the bill aims to provide clearer legal grounds for the DoD to protect its most vital technological and operational assets from potential cyber threats, recognizing the growing importance of cybersecurity in national defense.

Military Affairs and Security

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