Senators look to emphasize U.S. cyber prowess

Fifth Domain: A Senate committee’s version of the annual defense policy bill emphasizes the Department of Defense’s cyber prowess, particularly against Russia.

Following the passage of the House’s version by the full body Thursday, the Senate Armed Services Committee began its process this week, releasing a summary of the measure late this week.

According to a summary, one provision “affirms” the secretary of defense’s authority to “conduct military activities and operations in cyberspace, including clandestine military activities and operations, by designating these as traditional military activities.”

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