Lynn: Cyber Strategy’s Thrust Is Defensive

Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III announces the Defense Department's Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace at National Defense University at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., July 14, 2011. It is the department's first unified strategy for operating in cyberspace.

DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey

A growing risk of terrorist groups and rogue states developing cyber attack capabilities drives the need to strengthen the nation’s cyber defenses, said Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III while launching the new Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace in Washington, D.C., July 14, 2011.

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  • Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III announces the Defense Department's Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace at National Defense University at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., July 14, 2011. It is the department's first unified strategy for operating in cyberspace. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reviews Japanese Self Defense Force troops during a welcoming ceremony at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, July 15, 2011. Mullen arrived in Japan after visiting China and Korea on a continuing Asian trip to meet with counterparts and leaders in the region. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Burton M. Field, commander, U.S. Forces Japan, introduces U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to U.S. Air Force Col. Paul E. "Otto" Feather, commander, 374th Airlift Wing, upon his arrival to Yokota Air Base, Japan on July 15, 2011. Mullen arrived in Japan after visiting China and Korea on a continuing Asian trip to meet with counterparts and leaders. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • Japanese Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, chief of staff, Japanese Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, watch calligraphist Taishan Tanaka create Mullen's name in a "name poem" at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, July 15, 2011. The ministry offered the poem as thanks for Mullen's 43 years of service and friendship to Japan and its people. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Burton Field, right, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Paul E. "Otto" Feather, 374th Airlift Wing commander, at the distinguished visitor lounge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2011. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse
  • U.S. Army Capts. Nathan Dyer, left, and Jonathan Dyer, identical twins, take the oath of office at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, July 2, 2011. Nathan, an AH-64D Apache pilot and platoon leader assigned the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, and Jonathan, the logistics and supply officer for the 40th Engineer Battalion, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, were both promoted to captain before taking the oath. U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Bart Lomont
  • Afghan children approach a U.S Forces convoy to ask for spent brass, pens and water in the Alingar district of Laghman province, Afghanistan, July 13, 2011. The convoy includes members of the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction team, en route to check on a school construction site and talk with Alingar leaders. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
  • U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert Franks examines an optometry patient at the Las Morenas medical site during Continuing Promise 2011 in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala, July 1, 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric C. Tretter
  • Navy freshmen receive basic swimming and diving instruction at Lejeune Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., July 13, 2011. The new midshipmen are participating in Plebe Summer, six-weeks of training intended to transition the students from civilian to military life. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Runge
  • U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Chris Donahue reads to children at the Cameron Community Ministries during a Rochester Navy Week 2011 event in Rochester, New York, July 13, 2011. Donahue is assigned to the Navy Operation Support Center Rochester. The Navy plans to sponsor 21 Navy weeks across America this year. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Steve Carlson/Released)
  • 110713-N-YR391-178 U.S. Navy Lt. Lief Walroth greets his son during a homecoming celebration for members of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 11 during a port visit by the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise to Mayport, Fla., July 13, 2011. The Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing 1 are returning to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr.

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