Cyberspace as a Theater of Conflict: Federal Law, National Strategy and the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security

Abstract

The research is divided into three distinct parts, each linked and dependent upon one another. First is a review and an evaluation of the legal relationships between the Combatant Commanders, the Services, and DoD Agencies with respect to cyberspace. What roles are tasked to each and what limitations are in place based upon those assigned roles. And are any of these current relationships at odds with federal law? Second, linked National Strategy to a Service's targeting strategy via the Effects Based Planning process. This demonstrates the ability to link target selection to the elements of national power as well as identify possible desired effects based upon adversary target selection. Last, is an evaluation of military cyberspace activities and responsibilities based upon the conclusions and observations of the first two sections. Included in this evaluation is a brief look at cyberspace activities not yet addressed by the DoD but soon to be a responsibility of the Department.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA471536

Entities

People

  • Sam Arwood

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Computer Network Security
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States Strategic Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Legality in Cyberspace