There's no guarantee that the reorganization will go through as it exists right now. Neither Cyber Command nor the NSA are commenting, and an unnamed official tells Reuters that the link between Cyber Command and the NSA is "critical to national security." If the report is accurate, though, the reform isn't likely to face significant opposition.

A switch-up like this might be necessary. Military leaders are reportedly annoyed at the sluggish pace of Cyber Command's campaign against ISIS, and have already created a task force that partners with Central Command to improve its performance. A more powerful Cyber Command might get better resources and would have greater independence. As it is, the shift would be an acknowledgment that online warfare is no longer a side project -- it can be crucial to winning a conflict.