Generating a Global Cyber Code of Conduct
Abstract
The United States and other nations have become increasingly reliant on digital information and communications systems over the last two decades. The increased technological advances in these systems have revolutionized how nations and populations communicate, making once difficult tasks easier and faster. Disadvantages also emerged with this capability, including the ability of persons to probe and gain access to information by "hacking" into information and communications systems. With this growing cyber security threat, it was not clear if the current rules of engagement were sufficient, or if a new global cyber code of conduct was necessary to protect U.S. information and communications systems against cyber attacks. The methods used to gather information for this study included research analyzing the current U.S. rules of engagement at the U.S. government, Department of Defense, and military services levels to determine their sufficiency. The paper concludes that the current U.S. rules of engagement are not sufficient to protect the United States against cyber security attacks, and it is necessary to implement a global cyber code of conduct to mitigate this growing security threat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA565251
Entities
People
- Steven R. Schweichler
Organizations
- The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy