Computer Network Defense: DOD and the National Response

Abstract

This research paper examines the strategic framework for defense of the National Information Infrastructure (NII). Explored within the paper are the growing importance and dependency of the United States upon information technology and its associated infrastructure, possible threats to the information infrastructure, the implications of those threats, and currently employed defensive measures and their effectiveness. In addition, it provides five recommendations for improvements in the national strategic defensive posture: (1) establish a single agency for national information infrastructure defense, (2) establish a baseline regulatory environment, (3) employ core competencies of the DoD, (4) build bridges between Federal, state, and local governments, and (5) utilize DoD as national mentor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 02, 2002
Accession Number
ADA424603

Entities

People

  • James M. Jenkins

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Crime
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Operating Systems
  • Security Personnel
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.