Accession Number:

AD1028516

Title:

Defense Science Board (DSB) Task Force on Cyber Deterrence

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON DC United States

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Report Date:

2017-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

44.0

Abstract:

This body of work represents a two-year study effort by its accomplished members who have sought to identify the requirements for effectively deterring both costly cyber intrusions and the full range of cyber attacks. If implemented, the recommendations in this report - some reinforcing ongoing DoD efforts and many others proposing new activity - will bolster U.S. cyber deterrence and strengthen U.S. national security.The Task Force notes that the cyber threat to U.S. critical infrastructure is outpacing efforts to reduce pervasive vulnerabilities, so that for the next decade at least the United States must lean significantly on deterrence to address the cyber threat posed by the most capable U.S. adversaries. It is clear that a more proactive and systematic approach to U.S. cyber deterrence is urgently needed.

Descriptors:

• cyberattacks
• DETERRENCE
• threats
• vulnerability
• infrastructure
• risk
• computer security
• COMPUTER SECURITY TECHNIQUES
• denial of service attack
• COMPUTER CRIME
• defense planning
• malware
• military capabilities
• strike warfare
• national security
• homeland security

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE