On the Use of Offensive Cyber Capabilities: A Policy Analysis on Offensive US Cyber Policy

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Abstract:

Analysis and policy recommendations for use and response to various forms of cyber action for Offensive Military Cyber Policy. Establishes a pragmatic policy-relevant, effects-based ontology for categorizing cyber capabilities. Develops a comprehensive framework for cyber policy analysis. Demonstrates use of the cyber policy analysis framework by analyzing six key categories of external cyber actions identified by our ontology, which range the entire spectrum of cyber activity. Develops actionable policy recommendations from our analysis for cyber policy makers while identifying critical meta-questions.

Author(s):
Belk, Robert ; Noyes, Matthew
Author Organization(s):
JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT CAMBRIDGE MA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA561817
Pagination:
0154

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-09-1-0597
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4.2_Protect Data and Networks; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*CYBERNETICS, *ONTOLOGY, *POLICIES, DEFENSE SYSTEMS, MILITARY PLANNING, RESPONSE, SPECTRA, UNITED STATES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Cybernetics
Keyword(s):
CNO(COMPUTER NETWORK OPERATIONS), CNA(COMPUTER NETWORK ATTACK)
Report Date:
2012 Mar 20
Creation Date:
2012 Jul 30