The Impact of Computer Network Attacks on Infrastructure Centers of Gravity.

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Abstract:

Computer Network Attack is a significant asymmetric threat to the United States and its military. Motives vary, but the threat from CNA is real US infrastructure targets are vulnerable those that directly affect the ability of the US military to conduct its missions are evident Innovation in CNA is unrestrained, and privacy rights of the US citizenry conflict directly with US government efforts to take active measures to help defend against CNA. CNA today could be economically damaging to the computer and network dependent society that the United States has become. The challenge is to define the problem separately from every other consideration and challenge that the military faces in the Information Age including the broader mission areas of Information Operations and Information Warfare.

Author(s):
Payne, Allan D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Strategy research rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA364072
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Space; Microelectronics; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER NETWORKS, *INFRASTRUCTURE, *INFORMATION WARFARE, UNITED STATES, STRATEGY, DAMAGE, THREATS, COMPUTERS, ATTACK, TARGETS, MISSIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Computer Programming and Software, Computer Systems
Keyword(s):
*CNA(COMPUTER NETWORK ATTACK)
Report Date:
1999 Apr 07
Creation Date:
1999 Jun 23