Cyber Defence Management Authority

Overview
The NATO Cyber Defence Management Authority (CDMA) represents a bold effort to centralize cyber defense operational capabilities across the Alliance. The Brussels-based CDMA augments member cyber defenses by providing a centralised bureau for coordinating member responses to the full spectrum of cyber attacks.

The CDMA is managed by the Cyber Defence Management Board, which comprises the leaders of the political, military, operational and technical staffs in NATO with responsibilities for cyber defence. It constitutes the main consultation body for the North Atlantic Council on Cyber Defence and provides advice to member states on all main aspects of cyber defence. NATO CDMA operates under the auspices of the Emerging Security Challenges Division in NATO HQ (i.e. Chairmanship and staff support).