Defense Cyber Response: Activating Reserves for Major Cyber Incidents.
This law grants the Secretary of Defense authority to call up members of the Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve for up to 365 days of active duty without their consent. This power is specifically for augmenting active forces during a response to significant cyber incidents that threaten national security, the economy, or public safety. The goal is to ensure rapid and robust defense against major cyberattacks, indirectly protecting critical infrastructure and public data.
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The Secretary of Defense gains new authority to involuntarily activate Reservists (Selected Reserve and IRR) for up to one year to address severe cyber emergencies.
Activation can occur in response to attacks on Department of Defense systems, breaches of personal data, or incidents threatening national security, the economy, or public health.
This change directly impacts the service obligations of Reservists while strengthening the nation's ability to protect critical infrastructure and citizen data.
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