6 June 2026

CSIS Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation

CSIS  |  Joshua Stiefel, Ed Cardon, Lauryn Williams, Taylar Rajic, Matt Pearl, Erica D. Lonergan

The CSIS Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation convened senior defense, technology, and national security experts over 10 months to examine how the United States can best organize and sustain a dedicated cyber service. Facing increasing cyber threats in scale and sophistication, the commission evaluated critical structural, operational, and workforce challenges within the current cyber ecosystem, specifically addressing talent shortages, fragmented authorities, and barriers to readiness.

Through extensive research, expert engagement, and public events, the commission produced a comprehensive report detailing key findings and recommendations. These cover force structure, recruitment strategies, training methodologies, retention initiatives, and operational integration. The report provides policymakers with a practical roadmap for strengthening U.S. cyber capabilities and ensuring long-term readiness in a contested domain increasingly central to national security.

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