DEVELOPMENT OF CYBER SUPPORT MECHANISMS FOR GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDS.

SEC. 1506. [10 U.S.C. 167b note] DEVELOPMENT OF CYBER SUPPORT MECHANISMS FOR GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDS. (a) Development of Mechanisms Required.—Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each commander of a geographic combatant command, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall develop a cyber support mechanism to support the operations of that geographic combatant command. (b) Elements.—Each cyber support mechanism developed with respect to a geographic combatant command under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Processes to enhance the cyber capabilities of such combatant command. (2) Plans to develop and maintain a sufficient cyber planning capacity in such combatant command. (3) Processes to integrate cyber capabilities into operational support for such combatant command. (4) A prioritization of cyber risks and vulnerabilities within the geographic area of responsibility of such combatant command. (5) Specific plans to assist in the defense of friendly foreign countries.