Cyber Command (Estonia) Explained

Unit Name:	Cyber Command
Native Name:	Küberväejuhatus
Dates:	2018–present
Type:	Cyber force
Role:	Cyberwarfare
Command Structure:	Estonian Defence Forces
Current Commander:	Colonel René Innos
Garrison:	Juhkentali 58, 15007, Tallinn
Website:	kubervaejuhatus.ee
Anniversaries:	1 August 2018

The Estonian Defence Forces Cyber Command (et|Küberväejuhatus) is an Estonian Military command that is responsible for conducting cyber operations that support the Ministry of Defence's area of responsibility. Its tasks include ensuring the operation of IT services and conducting defensive and offensive cyberwarfare.^[1]

History

The Command was established on August 1, 2018.^[2]

The planned size of the command is approximately 300 soldiers.^[3]

Structure

The following units are:^[4]

• Information and Communication Technologist Center
• Cyber and Information Operations Center
• Strategic Communication Center
• Headquarters and Rear Company
• Signal School

See also

• List of cyber warfare forces
• Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO)
• 2007 cyberattacks on Estonia

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pau . Aivar . Tehtud! Eesti kaitsevägi lõi küberründeüksuse . tehnika.postimees.ee . 22 September 2024 . et . 1 August 2018.
2. https://ria.ee/en/news/cyber-security-estonia-2020
3. Web site: Galerii: Eesti küberväejuhatus asus tööle. 1 August 2018. 22 September 2024.
4. Web site: Cyber Command. 20 September 2024.