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1 online resource ( xviii, 304 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
The US armed forces, among other intelligence agencies, are increasingly dependent on information and information technology for both civilian and military purposes. Although there is ample literature written on the potential impact of an offensive or defensive cyberattack on societal infrastructure, little has been written about the use of cyberattack as a national policy tool. This book focuses on the potential for the use of such attacks by the United States and its policy implications. Since the primary resource required for a cyberattack is technical expertise, these attacks can be implemented by terrorists, criminals, individuals and corporate actors. Cyberattacks can be used by U.S. adversaries against particular sectors of the U.S. economy and critical national infrastructure that depend on computer systems and networks. Conversely, they can be used by the U.S. intelligence community with adequate organizational structure and appropriate oversight. Focusing on the use of cyberattack as an instrument of U.S. national policy, Technology, Policy, Law and Ethics Regarding U.S. Acquisition and Use of Cyberattack Capabilities explores the important characteristics of cyberattacks and why they are relatively ideal for covert action. Experts argue that the United States should establish a national policy for launching cyberattacks, whether for purposes of exploitation, offense or defense for all sectors of government. This book will be of special interest to the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, law enforcement, and the greater intelligence community. |
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The US armed forces, among other intelligence agencies, are increasingly dependent on information and information technology for both civilian and military purposes. Although there is ample literature written on the potential impact of an offensive or defensive cyberattack on societal infrastructure, little has been written about the use of cyberattack as a national policy tool. This book focuses on the potential for the use of such attacks by the United States and its policy implications. |
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Since the primary resource required for a cyberattack is technical expertise, these attacks can be implemented by terrorists, criminals, individuals and corporate actors. Cyberattacks can be used by U.S. adversaries against particular sectors of the U.S. economy and critical national infrastructure that depend on computer systems and networks. Conversely, they can be used by the U.S. intelligence community with adequate organizational structure and appropriate oversight. |
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Focusing on the use of cyberattack as an instrument of U.S. national policy, Technology, Policy, Law and Ethics Regarding U.S. Acquisition and Use of Cyberattack Capabilities explores the important characteristics of cyberattacks and why they are relatively ideal for covert action. Experts argue that the United States should establish a national policy for launching cyberattacks, whether for purposes of exploitation, offense or defense for all sectors of government. This book will be of special interest to the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, law enforcement, and the greater intelligence community. |
| Contents |
Synopsis -- 1. Overview, findings, and recommendations -- Part I: Framing and Basic Technology -- 2. Technical and operational considerations in cyberattack and cyberexploitation -- Part II: Mission and Institutional Perspectives -- 3. A military perspective on cyberattack -- 4. An intelligence community perspective on cyberattack and cyberexploitation -- 5. Perspectives on cyberattack outside national security -- 6. Decision making and oversight -- Part III: Intellectual Tools for Understanding and Thinking About Cyberattack -- 7. Legal and ethical perspectives on cyberattack -- 8. Insights from related areas -- 9. Speculations on the dynamics of cyberconflict -- 10. Alternative futures -- Appendixes: A: Biographies of committee members and staff ; B: Meeting participants and other contributors ; C: Illustrative criminal cyberattacks ; D: Views on the use of force in cyberspace ; E: Technical vulnerabilities targeted by cyber offensive actions. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Information warfare -- Government policy -- United States.
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Information warfare. |
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Government policy. |
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United States. |
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Cyberterrorism -- Government policy -- United States.
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Cyberterrorism. |
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Information technology -- Military aspects -- United States.
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Information technology. |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Owens, William A., 1940-
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Dam, Kenneth W.
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Lin, Herbert.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Offensive Information Warfare.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Technology, policy, law, and ethics regarding U.S. acquisition and use of cyberattack capabilities. Washington, D.C. : The National Academies Press, ©2009 9780309138505 |
| ISBN |
9780309138512 (electronic book) |
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0309138515 (electronic book) |
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