| December 2024 |
DC3 Announces New Executive Director
The Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center welcomes new Executive Director, Mr. Lesley H. Bernys, who assumes responsibility for a staff of more than 500 civilian, military, and contractor personnel supporting mission requirements throughout the DoD. |
| Fall 2024 |
DC3 Launches the Enhanced Network Sensor & Intelligent Threat Enumeration (ENSITE) Pilot
DC3’s Operations Enablement Division Analytical Group launched the ENSITE pilot, incorporating real-time threat intelligence, AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to identify malicious cyber activity targeting the Defense Industrial Base. |
| June 2024 |
DC3 Announces Retirement of Executive Director
DC3 Executive Director Dr. Jude Sunderbruch retired from the Senior Executive Service. Following his retirement, DC3 Deputy Director Mr. Joshua Black assumed the role of interim DC3 Executive Director. |
| April 2024 |
DC3 and DCSA Partner to Establish Vulnerability Disclosure Program for the Defense Industrial Base
DC3 and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency formed a strategic partnership to establish a fully operational Vulnerability Disclosure Program supporting the Defense Industrial Base. |
| March 2024 |
DC3’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program Received Its 50,000th Report
Since 2016, VDP has served as a core component of DoD’s defense-in-depth strategy and continues contributing significantly to overall security. |
| 2023 |
DC3 Undergoes Organizational Restructuring to Establish Two New Directorates
DC3 established the Strategy and Partner Engagement Directorate (XE) and Information Technology Directorate (XT), realigning manpower and consolidating strategic, partner, and technology functions. |
| September 15, 2023 |
DC3 Celebrates 25 Years of Operation
Several hundred guests gathered at DC3 Headquarters to celebrate 25 years of operations and reflect on the center’s history, achievements, and future direction. |
| August 2023 |
DC3 Published 2023-2025 Strategic Plan
The strategic plan emphasized DC3’s role in delivering innovative capabilities and expertise to enable and advise law enforcement, cybersecurity, and national security partners. |
| February 2023 |
DC3’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program Reaches 45,000 Reports
The program’s maturity included automated tracking, monthly recognition, annual reporting, and a refined vulnerability management process. |
| December 2022 |
DC3 Received 2022 DoD CIO Annual Award for Cyber and IT Excellence
The DIB Vulnerability Disclosure Program Pilot was recognized for protecting the Defense Industrial Base and supporting national cybersecurity through public-private cooperation. |
| November 10, 2022 |
DC3 DCISE Onboarded 1000th Partner into Defense Cybersecurity Program
DCISE officially onboarded its 1000th voluntary partner, reflecting steady year-over-year growth since the program began in 2008. |
| August 2022 |
Mr. Jude Sunderbruch is appointed the Executive Director of DC3. |
| May 2021 |
The DoD expanded the Vulnerability Disclosure Program to include all publicly accessible DoD information systems. |
| January 15, 2021 |
The DoD Cyber Crime Center was officially designated a Field Operating Agency by the Secretary of the Air Force. |
| December 2020 |
The Operations Enablement Directorate was established to amplify the effects of DoD-wide law enforcement and counterintelligence investigations and operations. |
| March 16, 2018 |
DC3 Cyber Investigations Training Academy officially became DC3 Cyber Training Academy (DC3/CTA). |
| November 21, 2016 |
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter authorizes the establishment of the Defense Vulnerability Disclosure Program, from which DC3/VDP emerged. |
| February 1, 2008 |
DCISE operations commenced as the result of collaborative effort between the Defense Industrial Base Cyber Security Task Force, DC3, and partner agencies. |
| October 1, 2006 |
DCITP officially became known as the Defense Computer Investigations Training Academy (DCITA). |
| May 2002 |
The Defense Cyber Crime Institute (DCCI) was created as a result of a DC3 strategic planning session. |
| November 19, 2001 |
Mr. Philip Reitinger became the first Executive Director. |
| March 1, 2001 |
The name Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) was adopted, encompassing DCITP and DCFL pursuant to Department of Defense Directive 5055.13E. |
| August 1998 |
The Working Group’s plan was approved, AFOSI established Operating Location – Defense Computer Forensics Laboratory, and the Defense Computer Investigations Training Program held its first classes. |
| February 10, 1998 |
The Deputy Secretary of Defense directed the Air Force to establish a joint Department of Defense Computer Forensics Laboratory and Training program. |
| April 1996 |
NCIS co-chaired a working group to determine the feasibility of creating a joint Computer Investigations Training Program and Computer Forensic Laboratory. |