Deterring Cyber Warfare [electronic resource] : Bolstering Strategic Stability in Cyberspace /
Mazanec, Brian M.author.
Thayer, B.author.
While the deterrence of cyber attacks is one of the most important issues facing the United States and other nations, the application of deterrence theory to the cyber realm is problematic. This study introduces cyber warfare and reviews the challenges associated with deterring cyber attacks, offering key recommendations to aid the deterrence of major cyber attacks.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
While the deterrence of cyber attacks is one of the most important issues facing the United States and other nations, the application of deterrence theory to the cyber realm is problematic. This study introduces cyber warfare and reviews the challenges associated with deterring cyber attacks, offering key recommendations to aid the deterrence of major cyber attacks.
Cyberspace, cyber warfare, and cyber deterrence -- Cyberspace and cyber warfare  -- Deterrence theory and the challenge of applying it to cyber warfare -- Improving deterrence of cyber attacks  -- Cultivating beneficial norms for strategic stability -- Continuing efforts to improve cyber forensics and bolster defences -- Developing a declaratory policy and offensive cyber weapons -- Conclusions.
Politics and war.
International relations.
Computer security.
Terrorism.
Political violence.
Military and Defence Studies.
International Relations.
Systems and Data Security.
Terrorism and Political Violence.