TheMarine Corps Cyber Auxiliary (MCCA) (also called theCyber Aux) is avolunteer organization designed to attractcybersecurity experts in aidingUnited States Marine Corps cyberspace readiness.[1]
The Cyber Auxiliary was announced in April 2019 and was created by formerCommandant of the Marine CorpsRobert Neller.[2][3] Some details regarding the organization have yet to be announced as of December 2019. In June 2022, the Cyber Auxiliary had over 400 volunteers across the globe.[4]
The Cyber Auxiliary is managed by Lt. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, the Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information, who replaced Lt. Gen.Loretta Reynolds in July 2021.[3] Master Sgt. Richard Zepeda is the Cyber Auxiliary Operations Chief.[5]
The role of the Cyber Auxiliary is to "assist in simulated environments" with Marines; members are not authorized to carry out "hands-on cyber activities" (e.g.cyberwarfare orcybersecurity operations).[1] It is intended as an effort to increase cyber readiness through the help of its highly qualified members[6] who will help train, assist, mentor and educate Marines.[5] Members of the Cyber Auxiliary will only be civilians or veterans, not members of the Marine Corps. However, they will serve to strengthen the Marine Corps' posture in the era ofinformation warfare.[7]
This effort should not be confused with the new paid employee program "Cyber Force".[8]
The requirements for the Cyber Auxiliary do not include military grooming, uniform, or physical fitness standards. However, Cyber Auxiliary applicants must:[1][3]
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