Integrated Offensive Cyber Operations to the Operational Commander for Efficacy and Deterrence

Abstract

Delegating the authority for cyber fires to the operational commander will increase offensive cyber operation (OCO) efficacy. Similar to the advances in aviation that led to the modern use of airstrikes, the evolution of cyber capabilities has given commanders additional options to use against their enemies. First, OCO as cyber fires can be executed at all levels of war but are particularly effective at the operational level. In addition, like other types of fires, OCO are more effective when they are integrated into other military operations at the operational level of war. Finally, operational-level OCO would contribute to conventional deterrence by demonstrating US capabilities and resolve. While there are risks associated with the increased public knowledge of US operational OCO abilities, the delegation of appropriate authorities will strengthen US the operational posture.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 15, 2020
Accession Number
AD1108393

Entities

People

  • Rachel K. Barnett

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Cyber Defense Techniques
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Cyberwarfare
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deterrence
  • Identification Systems
  • Information Operations
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Legality in Cyberspace