MOVING LEFT OF BOOM: LEVERAGING TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARDSMEN TO SHARE CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE WITH STATE AUTHORITIES
Abstract
As the government looks for ways to prevent cyber attacks against critical infrastructure, information and intelligence sharing between federal and state governments becomes paramount. This research answers the question, How can the National Guard (NG) legally aid in the prevention of cyber attacks by providing cyber threat intelligence to state governments? The problem/solution framework is used to examine existing laws, regulations and authorities as well as various strategies and plans. The research concludes the lack of legal clarity and intelligence oversight concerns may deter intelligence sharing by the National Guard. It also concludes with the proper approval; the NG can be leveraged to share intelligence and help alleviate the high demand for skilled analysts. By drafting a single approval request from the National Guard Bureau to the Secretary of Defense, establishing left and right boundaries using a model similar to the NG Counterdrug Program, states could use Title 32 National Guardsmen to share cyber threat intelligence with state governments to attempt to mitigate cyber attacks on critical infrastructure
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1040996
Entities
People
- Kevin L. Archer
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College