Transmitting in the Red: US Dependence on Cyberspace for Command and Control as a Critical Vulnerability
Abstract
As cyberspace capabilities rapidly improve, the US military seeks opportunities to use them to exercise command and control over units in ways never before possible. By moving forward, however, the practice of traditional command and control has atrophied as continuous contact with forces became less of a novelty and more of a requirement. US forces became able to execute operations their predecessors would have struggled to achieve, but at the same time became incapable of operating under the limitations of their predecessors. At the same time, major powers around the world, including several of concern to the United States, continue to develop more advanced capabilities to attack and degrade systems in cyberspace. Even the most sensitive US military network, JWICS, has fallen victim to hacking. The US need for cyberspace to be effective in combat leaves the forces in danger because the United States cannot ensure the use of cyber.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 28, 2012
- Accession Number
- AD1176064
Entities
People
- Kevin R. Yost
Organizations
- Marine Corps University