United States Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity
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FormedJanuary 2017
ChairMike Rounds Republican
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| Formed | January 2017 |
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| Chair | Mike Rounds Republican |
The United States Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity is one of the seven subcommittees within the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. It was established in 2017 to provide dedicated oversight of the military's cyber operations, information technology, and cyber-related acquisition programs.[1]
The subcommittee has legislative jurisdiction and oversight responsibility for policies and programs related to cyber forces and capabilities. Its specific responsibilities include:[2]
- Oversight of Budget Accounts: Procurement of cyber capabilities; cyber-related "train and equip" programs; science and technology affecting cyber operations; and Information Technology base RDT&E.
- Oversight of DOD Offices: The Department of Defense Chief Information Officer; the Principal Cyber Advisor on Military Cyber Force Matters; and the Chief Information Officers of the military departments.
- Oversight of Commands: United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and the cyber capabilities of other Department of Defense components.