Which cyberspace domain is used by the Intelligence Community (IC) for operations?

The Intelligence Community (IC) primarily utilizes the JWICS (Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System) for carrying out operations in the cyberspace domain due to its high-security requirements and capabilities specifically designed for handling classified information. JWICS provides secure voice, video, and data communications for government agencies and contractors involved in intelligence and defense operations.

This system is tailored for collaboration among various intelligence entities, allowing for the sharing of sensitive and classified information in a secure environment. Given the nature of intelligence work, which often involves highly classified data, JWICS is essential for protecting and maintaining the integrity of such information.

While NIPR (Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network) and SIPR (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) are also used within the IC for different types of communications, they do not meet the same security needs for operations involving the most sensitive intelligence data. Consequently, JWICS is recognized as the primary domain used for operations by the Intelligence Community.