Military's Cyber Command seeks more funding for 'Hunt Forward' operations

U.S. Cyber Command is requesting an extra $106 million in fiscal 2021 for three programs: "hunt forward" capabilities, access operations and Defense Department information network security.

In a Feb. 20 letter and "Unfunded Priorities List" sent to House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) and obtained by Inside Defense, CYBERCOM Commander Gen. Paul Nakasone seeks the extra funding "should additional resources be available."

The funding request for expanded “hunt” operations underscores the Pentagon's more aggressive stance in countering foreign...