In the same way that the ships of the USS America Expeditionary Strike Group patrol the seas to provide safety and maritime security against any threat, so too do the Marines of Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures in the cyber realm, according to 2nd Lt. Adam Kosianowski, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit DCO-IDM officer in charge. Lance Cpl. Kevan Dunlop31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, reports.
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| Sagami Bay, April 2, 2020. U.S. Marines with Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Indo-Pacific region. DCO-IDM is a cybersecurity function newly employed by the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit that scans friendly networks for potential threats. America, the flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region (Official U.S. Marine graphic image by Lance Cpl. Kolby Leger) |