Ever since the origins of the Republic, the American people have demonstrated a strong speculative knack and a high degree of optimism that have led to innovative solutions for resolving tough problems. From the first American colonists who made do with limited resources, to astronauts who boldly explored space with minimal supplies in order to break free of gravity, Americans have a proud history of developing new concepts, processes, and material for getting the mission accomplished. However, the rapid growth of the Internet in a globally connected world has meant that the tools for operating in cyberspace are constantly changing. In such a fluid environment, does America still have the capacity to gain the strategic advantage necessary to effectively out-hack those who attack us in the cyber domain? To address these perplexing issues, this presentation analyzes what innovation really means and highlights differences between the innovations that come from the likes of hackers, slackers, crackers, and STackers. By using this innovation framework, this presentation offers unique insights for promoting how our nation can continue to develop successful innovations for the defense of our cyber domain.