Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said: âWe are pleased that the Senate has moved forward with his confirmation. General Alexander brings to the job the leadership to stand up this command, and the skills and expertise that will be critical to the new command in dealing with security challenges in the cyber domain.â
Defense Secretary Robert Gates created the U.S. Cyber Command last June in response to several threats against the departmentâs computer networks. During his confirmation hearing in April, Alexander told Senate that his main focus would be to educate the public and build capacity to secure the departmentâs networks.
Alexander said, âThis command is not about an effort to militarize cyberspace. Rather, itâs about safeguarding out military assets.â