Accession Number:

AD1018622

Title:

Cyberspace and Posse Comitatus: Legal Implications of a Borderless Domain

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Air Command and Staff College, Air University Maxwell Air Force Base United States

Personal Author(s):

• Hosler,Andrew K.

Report Date:

2010-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

Cyberspace is a domain shared by the entire world. The features which distinguish cyberspace from the traditional domains of air, land, sea, and space also raise legal questions about jurisdiction and attribution of offenses. This paper reviews some of the key distinguishing features of cyberspace and assesses the relevance of posse comitatus within the domain. It proposes invocation of the Insurrection Act of 1807 as legislation more compatible with the properties of cyberspace and offers potential applications

Descriptors:

• national security
• cyberattacks
• computer network security
• command and control
• communication systems
• lessons learned
• military strategy
• united states government
• denial of service attack
• insurgency
• military operations
• internet

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE