Computer Networks and Information Warfare: Implications for Military Operations
Abstract
The ability to disrupt, disable, or create military effects with cyber attacks has gained increasing attention in the U.S. military. Unfortunately, the development of information warfare as an offensive tool raises concerns about the vulnerability of the United States, which is highly dependent upon the flow of information. The problem is that the United States may present a more lucrative set of targets for information attack than many of our potential enemies. As the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection argued, the United States is highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks against power grids, the banking system, and communications networks. This dependence upon information, which has profound advantages for the U.S. military, implies that the United States is vulnerable to an attack by determined adversaries and raises questions about the ability of the U.S. military to conduct combat operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA406264
Entities
People
- David J. Gruber
Organizations
- Air University Press