About DC3

DC3 Leadership

Meet the senior leaders guiding the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center mission to deliver innovative capabilities and expertise that enable and inform law enforcement, cybersecurity, and national security partners.

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Executive Director View leadership information and official biography for the DC3 Executive Director. Deputy Director Access deputy leadership information and supporting biography links. Mission & Priorities Review the mission statement, vision, and key strategic priorities that drive DC3. Annual Report Read the latest DC3 annual report to explore mission highlights, accomplishments, and impact.
Leadership Overview

Leadership that supports mission insight and action

DC3 leadership helps shape how the organization delivers cyber expertise, mission support, and innovative capabilities across the defense enterprise.

This page provides direct access to leadership biographies and reinforces the broader mission, vision, and priorities that guide the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center.

At-a-glance

Leadership Access Quick links to official executive and deputy biographies.
Mission Driven Aligned to cyber risk reduction, partner enablement, and mission support.
Strategic Focus Built around partnerships, innovation, and sharing insights to reduce risk.

Executive Director

DC3 executive leadership provides strategic direction for an organization focused on delivering capabilities and expertise across law enforcement, cybersecurity, and national security missions.

Photograph of Executive Director Mr. Lesley H. Bernys
Executive Director

Mr. Lesley H. Bernys

Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3)

Access the official biography for Mr. Lesley H. Bernys, Executive Director of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center.

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Leadership Team

Deputy Director

Supporting executive leadership, the Deputy Director helps advance DC3 mission delivery and organizational priorities.

Mission Focus

Mission, vision, and strategic priorities

These statements reinforce the purpose and direction of DC3 and help users understand the broader leadership framework behind the organization.

Mission Statement

A Federal Cyber Center that delivers innovative capabilities and expertise to enable and inform law enforcement, cybersecurity, and national security partners.

Vision

Enable insight and action in cyberspace and beyond.

Leadership priorities

Forge and Strengthen Deliberate Partnerships Develop purposeful relationships with defense, interagency, private sector, and international partners to enable action, share insights, and efficiently reduce risk.
Develop and Deploy Innovative Capabilities and Services Rapidly field innovative solutions that enable action, foster integration and cooperation, and achieve efficiencies.
Identify and Share Insights to Reduce Cyber Risk Synthesize relevant information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities to enable action by partners to reduce risk.

DC3 Annual Report

Explore the latest insights, developments, and organizational impact across digital communications and cybersecurity.

Mission Highlights

Review the year’s major accomplishments, mission developments, and organizational progress.

Innovation & Capability

See how DC3 continues advancing digital connectivity, cyber expertise, and operational support.

Broader Impact

Understand the transformative role DC3 plays in strengthening security across the digital landscape.

Read the 2024 DC3 Annual Report

Welcome to the DC3 Annual Report, your gateway to the latest insights and developments in digital communications and cybersecurity. Explore the stories behind our successes, challenges, and the impact of our work.

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