If the United States does not aggressively pursue comprehensive cyber superiority, competitors and enemies will. Larger budgets reflect this understanding. Cyber defense research teams will be needed at universities that are able to break down barriers among departments and schools and combine all their resources to establish cohesive cyber defense, as opposed to indulging the turf war mentality and other retardants. The aim must be actionable ideas and not just theory. A survey has found a disconnect between most research conducted and real Defense Department needs. Funds must be steered to institutions that transcend parochial issues and offer the Armed Forces and Intelligence Community more choices and include political theory, behavioral psychology, international law, international relations, and other relevant areas |