SAGAMI DEPOT, Japan – A Cyber mission aspect from the Multi-Domain Effects Battalion (MDEB), third Multi-Domain Task Force’s, partnered with joint and allied forces to conduct defensive cyber operations as a part of Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024.
A MDEB Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Mission Element partnered with Japanese and Canadian cyber professionals to defend mission essential infrastructure from adversary intrusions on a reside cyber vary. Using numerous cyber instruments, the groups efficiently mapped the community, found crimson crew intrusions after which carried out hunt operations to revive full community operability.
“Cyber mission elements are a key component of multi-domain effects battalions that provide allies and the joint force additional cyber capability able to protect key infrastructure, enhance overall mission readiness across the full spectrum of military operations, and counter emerging digital threats in today’s complex operational environment,” mentioned Lt. Col. Pablo Diaz, Commander of the third MDEB.
The mission aspect executed a number of coaching iterations in opposition to a reside adversarial crimson crew alongside their allied companions.
The coaching targets for the MDEB cyber mission aspect had been to validate the readiness of the DCO mission aspect, refine customary working procedures, and to construct relationships with allied accomplice cyber models.
“My team integrated with our partners, leveraged cyber tools, and defended several critical infrastructure networks against a dynamic red team on a live network. It was a great training event where we were able to apply our skills and collaborate with our allies,” mentioned MDEB Cyber Officer in Charge 2nd Lt. Lucas Bires.
Keen Sword is a biennial, joint, and bilateral field-training train involving U.S. navy and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to extend readiness and interoperability whereas strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance.
Keen Sword 25 is the most recent iteration of the train which was first carried out in 1986. Keen Sword supplies practical, related coaching that will increase the Joint Force’s skills to plan, talk, and conduct complicated multi-domain operations.
Source: U.S.Army