| Description |
xxiv, 240 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
2. Conceptual Framework -- 3. Why Cyberdeterrence Is Different -- 4. Why the Purpose of the Original Cyberattack Matters -- 5. Strategy of response -- 6. Strategic Cyberwar -- 7. Operational Cyberwar -- 8. Cyberdefense -- 9. Tricky Terrain |
| Summary |
The protection of cyberspace, the information medium, has become a vital national interest because of its importance both to the economy and to military power. An attacker may tamper with networks to steal information for the money or to disrupt operations. Future wars are likely to be carried out, in part or perhaps entirely, in cyberspace. It might therefore seem obvious that maneuvering in cyberspace is like maneuvering in other media, but nothing would be more misleading. Cyberspace has its own laws; for instance, it is easy to hide identities and difficult to predict or even understand battle damage, and attacks deplete themselves quickly. Cyberwar is nothing so much as the manipulation of ambiguity. The author explores these in detail and uses the results to address such issues as the pros and cons of counterattack, the value of deterrence and vigilance, and other actions the United States and the U.S. Air Force can take to protect itself in the face of deliberate cyberattack. --Publisher description |
| Notes |
The research described in this report was sponsored by the United States Air Force under Contract FA7014-06-C-0001.--Verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-214) |
| Notes |
Available electronically from the publisher. Mode of access: World Wide Web. Last viewed 14th Oct. 2009 |
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System requirements: Adobe reader or equivalent for pdf files |
| Subject |
Civil defense -- United States.
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Computer networks -- Security measures -- United States.
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Cyberspace -- Security measures.
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Cyberterrorism -- United States -- Prevention.
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Information warfare -- United States.
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| Author |
Rand Corporation.
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| LC no. |
2009030055 |
| ISBN |
9780833047342 paperback alkaline paper |
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