SAGMI DEPOT, JAPAN – A Cyber Mission Element from the Multi-Domain Effects Battalion (MDEB), third Multi-Domain Task Force’s (3MDTF), partnered with Joint and Allied forces to conduct defensive cyber operations as a part of Keen Sword 25 from October 23 to November 1, 2024.
A MDEB Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Mission Element partnered with Japanese and Canadian cyber professionals to defend mission important infrastructure from adversary intrusions on a stay cyber vary. Using varied cyber instruments, the groups efficiently mapped the community, found pink group 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 Element executed a number of coaching iterations in opposition to a stay adversarial pink group alongside their allied companions.
The coaching targets for the MDEB Cyber Mission Element have been to validate the readiness of the DCO Mission Element, refine commonplace working procedures, and to construct relationships with allied accomplice cyber items.
“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 OIC 2nd Lt. Lucas Bires.
Keen Sword is a biennial, joint, and bilateral field-training train involving U.S. army 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 newest iteration of the train which was first carried out in 1986. Keen Sword gives sensible, related coaching that will increase the Joint Force’s skills to plan, talk, and conduct complicated multi-domain operations.
Source: U.S.Army