An assessment of the Department of Defense strategy for operating in cyberspace [electronic resource] / Thomas M. Chen.
In July 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued the DoD Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, which outlines five strategic initiatives: 1) Treat cyberspace as another operational domain; 2) Employ new defense operating concepts to protect DoD networks; 3) Partner with other U.S. Government agencies and the private sector; 4) Build relationships with U.S. allies and international partners to strengthen cyber security; and, 5) Leverage national intellect and capabilities through cyber workforce training and rapid technological innovation. First, the monograph explores the evolution of cyberspace strategy through a series of government publications leading up to the DoD Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace. It is seen that, although each strategy has different emphases on ideas, some major themes recur. Second, each strategic initiative is elaborated and critiqued in terms of significance, novelty, and practicality. Third, the monograph critiques the DoD Strategy as a whole. Is it comprehensive and adequate to maintain U.S. superiority in cyberspace against a rapidly changing threat landscape? Shortcomings in the strategy are identified, and recommendations are made for improvement in future versions of the strategy.
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Record details
- Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 46 pages).
- Publisher: Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press, 2013.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "September 2013."
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-44).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction. An evolution of cyberspace strategies -- DoD strategy for operating in cyberspace -- Strategic initiative 1 : DoD will treat cyberspace as an operational domain to organize, train, and equip so that DoD can take full advantage of cyberspace's potential. Significance and novelty -- Practicality -- Strategic initiative 2 : DoD will employ new defense operating concepts to protect DoD networks and systems -- Significance and novelty -- Practicality -- Strategic initiative 3 : DoD will partner with other U.S. government departments and agencies and the private sector to enable a whole-of-government cyber security strategy -- Significance and novelty -- Practicality -- Strategic initiative 4 : DoD will build robust relationships with U.S. allies and international partners to strengthen collective cyber security -- Significance and novelty -- Practicality -- Strategic initiative 5 : DoD will leverage the nation's ingenuity through an exceptional cyber workforce and rapid technological innovation -- Significance and novelty -- Practicality -- Critical observations. Offense -- Attribution -- Rules for proper response to cyber attacks -- Metrics of progress -- Conclusions and recommendations.
- Source of Description Note:
- PDF version; title from title screen (viewed on September 25, 2013).
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- Subject:
- United States. Department of Defense > Rules and practice > Evaluation.
Cyberspace > Government policy > United States > Evaluation.
Computer networks > Security measures > United States > Evaluation.
Cyberinfrastructure > Security measures > United States > Evaluation.
Cyberterrorism > United States > Prevention > Evaluation.
Strategy > Evaluation.
Information warfare > United States.
National security > United States.
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In July 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued the DoD Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, which outlines five strategic initiatives: 1) Treat cyberspace as another operational domain; 2) Employ new defense operating concepts to protect DoD networks; 3) Partner with other U.S. Government agencies and the private sector; 4) Build relationships with U.S. allies and international partners to strengthen cyber security; and, 5) Leverage national intellect and capabilities through cyber workforce training and rapid technological innovation. First, the monograph explores the evolution of cyberspace strategy through a series of government publications leading up to the DoD Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace. It is seen that, although each strategy has different emphases on ideas, some major themes recur. Second, each strategic initiative is elaborated and critiqued in terms of significance, novelty, and practicality. Third, the monograph critiques the DoD Strategy as a whole. Is it comprehensive and adequate to maintain U.S. superiority in cyberspace against a rapidly changing threat landscape? Shortcomings in the strategy are identified, and recommendations are made for improvement in future versions of the strategy.
