Don't Touch My Bits or Else! -- Cyber Deterrence

Abstract

Can deterrence be effectively executed in cyberspace? Ultimately, some aspects of deterrence as we understand it can be effective in cyberspace, but cyberspace is so unique and complex that we must broaden our knowledge of deterrence and qualify its application to have any strategic effect there. This paper will examine the concept of deterrence theory, reflect on the environment that has enabled nuclear deterrence, describe the cyberspace environment, contrast the two environments, discuss current deterrence policies, and make recommendations regarding the applicability of deterrence in cyberspace.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2011
Accession Number
ADA560247

Entities

People

  • Steven D. Rehn

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Networks
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deterrence
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • International Organizations
  • National Security
  • Networks
  • Public Policy
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Legality in Cyberspace