For respective years now, the U.S. Cyber Command has been organizing Cyber Flag exercises. While it was originally focused on defensive actions, in 2024 it was decided to include offensive actions in the scope of the event**. USCC [informed at the time](https://www.cybercom.mil/Media/News/Article/3893166/us-cyber-command-hosts-first-offensive-cyber-flag-2024-exercise/) that ‘strategic change’ gives opportunities to improve combat preparedness and coordination with partners.