Cyber Warfare as an Operational Fire

Abstract

This paper explores cyber warfare as an option for creating operational fires effects. Initially, cyberspace is defined and explained from the perspective of the private sector. Following that, the paper describes the development of the military's current position on cyberspace. Then, operational fires are defined and the advantages of their use are explained. From there, discussion focuses on how cyber warfare fulfills the purposes of operational fires. Finally, the paper draws conclusions about the viability of cyber warfare as an operational fire and makes recommendations about how to prioritize the activities of the newly approved U.S. Cyber Command.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 03, 2010
Accession Number
ADA525136

Entities

People

  • Robert Majoris

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Networks
  • Control Systems
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Information Operations
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Mobile Phones
  • Networks
  • Task Forces
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies

Technology Areas

  • Cyber