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The next fight is already underway, and cyber readiness is no longer measured by certifications alone. As adversaries grow faster, smarter, and more persistent, the U.S. military must train its cyber forces with the same urgency, precision, and realism as any kinetic mission. The Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) plays a central role in this evolution, providing a persistent, scalable, and mission-realistic platform where cyber operators can emulate the environments they defend and train as they fight. More than a training tool, PCTE is a cornerstone of the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA), the Department of Defense’s strategy to unify cyber capabilities, deliver quantitative assessments of mission readiness, and provide commanders with dashboard-level insights into both system-level security posture and enterprise-wide cyber performance.

In this GovExec TV Dispatch from TechNet Augusta, leaders examine how PCTE is enabling distributed, data-driven training that meets real-time mission demands. The discussion highlights the value of emulation over simulation, the importance of pre, current, and post assessments for cyber practitioners, and how technologies like neurofeedback, human-machine interface monitoring, and EEG-informed adaptive instruction are helping commanders make smarter, mission-aligned decisions. The session also looks ahead to the future of cyber readiness, focusing on advancements in realism, automation, interoperability, and scalable infrastructure to support the next generation of cyber operations