DC3 Missions

DC3 Capabilities & Services

Advancing cyber operations, digital forensics, cybersecurity collaboration, training, and technology to support the Department of Defense and national security partners.

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Develop Cyber Expertise Access cyber training and workforce development through the Cyber Training Academy. Protect the DIB Strengthen Defense Industrial Base cybersecurity through DCISE collaboration and support. Advance Investigations Support investigations with digital forensic analysis and technical expertise. Strengthen Cybersecurity Identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Supporting the Defense Cyber Mission

DC3 delivers specialized capabilities that help defend critical systems, strengthen cyber readiness, support investigations, and enable mission success across the Department of Defense and the Defense Industrial Base.

Through training, digital forensics, cybersecurity collaboration, operational enablement, enterprise technology, and vulnerability disclosure, DC3 provides mission-focused support to national security partners.

At-a-glance value

6 Mission AreasCore capabilities supporting cyber operations, training, forensics, and technology.
DoD SupportServices aligned to Department of Defense mission needs and operational priorities.
DIB CollaborationCybersecurity support and information sharing with industry partners.
Mission ReadinessTraining, tools, and technical expertise supporting the cyber workforce.

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Each mission area delivers specialized capabilities that support cyber defense, investigations, readiness, and collaboration across the defense enterprise.

Develop Cyber Expertise

The DC3 Cyber Training Academy provides training to DoD elements protecting DoD information systems.

Cyber Training Academy

Protect the Defense Industrial Base

DCISE collaborates with private industry to protect critical programs and information on DIB networks.

DIB Cybersecurity / DCISE

Advance Digital Investigations

The Cyber Forensics Laboratory provides comprehensive analysis of digital evidence for DoD agencies.

Cyber Forensics Laboratory

Enable Mission Operations

Operations Enablement Directorate amplifies the effects of DoD-wide law enforcement and counterintelligence investigations.

Operations Enablement Directorate

Power the Enterprise

Information Technology supports DC3 with tools tailored for digital forensic and cyber intrusion analysis.

Information Technology

Strengthen Cybersecurity

The Vulnerability Disclosure Program identifies DoD Information Network vulnerabilities to enhance security posture.

Vulnerability Disclosure Program

One Mission. Multiple Capabilities.

From cyber training and digital forensics to operational support and cybersecurity collaboration, DC3 brings together specialized expertise to support the evolving needs of the defense cyber mission.

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