9 5 2017 the WHITE HOUSE Statement by President Donald J Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command whitehouse gov PRESIDENT DONALD J TRUMP From the Press O ice Speeches Remarks Press Briefings Statements Releases Nominations Appointments Presidential Actions Legislation Disclosures The White House O ice of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 18 2017 Statement by President Donald J Trump on the Elevation of Cyber Command I have directed that United States Cyber Command be elevated to the status of a Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operations This new Unified Combatant Command will strengthen our cyberspace operations and create more opportunities to improve our Nation's defense The elevation of United States Cyber Command demonstrates our increased resolve against cyberspace threats and will help reassure our allies and partners and deter our adversaries United States Cyber Command's elevation will also help streamline command and control of time-sensitive cyberspace operations by consolidating them under a single commander with authorities commensurate with the importance of such operations Elevation will also ensure that critical cyberspace operations are adequately funded In connection with this elevation the Secretary of Defense is examining the possibility of separating United States Cyber Command from the National Security Agency He will announce recommendations on this matter at a later date Through United States Cyber Command we will tackle our cyberspace challenges in coordination with like-minded allies and partners as we strive to respond rapidly to evolving cyberspace security threats and opportunities globally HOME BRIEFING ROOM ISSUES THE ADMINISTRATION USA gov Privacy Policy PARTICIPATE 1600 PENN Copyright Policy https www whitehouse gov the-press-office 2017 08 18 statement-donald-j-trump-elevation-cyber-command 1 2                     National Security Archive    Suite 701  Gelman Library  The George Washington University    2130 H Street  NW  Washington  D C  20037    Phone  202 994‐7000  Fax  202 994‐7005  nsarchiv@gwu edu