CYBER DETERRENCE

Abstract

This essay will present a current review of writings on the viability of Cyber Deterrence. By researching deterrence theory definition the author was able to identify the importance of credibility, capability and attribution. This paper will highlight the importance of credibility, capability and attribution as they relate to the US creating an effective cyber deterrence strategy for employing all elements of national power to protect the US from cyber attacks in a highly technical and complex future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 11, 2016
Accession Number
AD1037682

Entities

People

  • Brian Harding

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Networks
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Operations
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Legality in Cyberspace