Cyberspace-The Fifth Operational Domain

Abstract

The Problem: The concept of cyberspace as a domain has been in vogue for only a few years Still, extensive operations in cyberspace have been a reality for decades. Hence, while cyber operations are not new, our understanding of cyberspace as a domain requires further maturing. It is no more possible to control all of cyberspace or all of the networks of interest at all times than it is to control all of air space or all of the maritime space.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2004
Accession Number
AD1124078

Entities

People

  • Larry D. Welch

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Cold War
  • Collateral Damage
  • Combat Operations
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Doctrine
  • Information Warfare
  • Insider Threats
  • Military Operations
  • Networks
  • Passive Defense
  • Perception
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Space