Cyberspace: Freedom vs. Security in the 21st Century

Abstract

It is essential to balance internet freedom in cyberspace with security. The U.S. must protect its national interest and critical information in the cyber domain. Deterrence and defending U.S. critical information and infrastructure should be the Nation's primary focus in the cyber domain. Offensive actions should be limited and secretive in nature; with a great deal of plausible deniability. Kinetic responses to a cyber attack should only be conducted in times of war. Attributing responsibility to a sponsored state cyber attack from anon-state actor, such as a terrorist,is extremely difficult. The greatest deterrent to cyber attacks should be the international community - with an agreed-upon code of conduct between states.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 2011
Accession Number
ADA600592

Entities

People

  • Matthew J. Cutler

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Information Warfare
  • Internet
  • Military Science
  • Mobile Phones
  • National Security
  • Operating Systems
  • Public Policy
  • Social Media
  • Terrorists
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Legality in Cyberspace