Pentagon Forming Cyber Teams to Prevent Cyber Attacks

The Defense Department is establishing a series of cyber teams charged with carrying out offensive operations to combat the threat of an electronic assault on the United States.

Gen. Keith Alexander told the Senate Armed Services Committee that 13 cyber teams are being formed for the mission of guarding the nation in cyberspace, said AP. "He described them as 'defend-the-nation' teams but stressed their role would be offensive," AP said.  He also said another 27 cyber teams are being established to support the military's warfighting commands while others will protect Defense Department's computer systems and data.