; and (5) ensure that the Department possesses the necessary computing infrastructure, through technology refresh, installation or acquisition of bandwidth, and the use of cloud computing power, to host and enable necessary cybersecurity capabilities. 1636. Quarterly assessments of the readiness of cyber forces (a) In general Section 484(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4): (4) An assessment of the readiness of the Cyber Mission Forces that— (A) addresses all of the abilities of the Department to conduct cyberspace operations based on capability and capacity of personnel, equipment, training, and equipment condition— (i) using both quantitative and qualitative metrics; and (ii) in a way that is common to all military departments; and (B) is consistent with readiness reporting pursuant to section 482 of this title. . (b) Metrics (1) Establishment required The Secretary of Defense shall establish metrics for the assessment of the readiness of the Cyber Mission Forces of the Department of Defense. (2) Briefing required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary will provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the metrics established pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) Modification of readiness reporting system Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that the comprehensive readiness reporting system established pursuant to section 117(a) of title 10, United States Code, covers matters relating to the readiness of the Cyber Mission Forces— (1) using the metrics established pursuant to subsection (b)(1)