This Manual is issued under the authority of DoD Directive 0-8530.1, “Computer Network Defense (CND),” January 8, 2001. It provides direction to the DoD Components for obtaining Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of their Computer Network Defense Services (CNDS).
Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures necessary to provide the essential structure and support to the U.S. Space Command (USCINCSPACE) for Computer Network Defense (CND) within Department of Defense information systems and computer networks.