Cyberweapons: Leveling the International Playing Field.

The article discusses cyberweapons, with particular focus given to their potential to harm the U.S. and methods the U.S. can use to protect itself. The importance of deterrence is emphasized, and the social and psychological effects of successful online attacks is commented on. Discussion of appropr...

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Publicado en:	Parameters: U.S. Army War College Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. 32 - 43
Autor principal:	Rustici, Ross M.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	U.S. Army War College Autumn2011
Materias:	Cyberterrorism Cyberweapons Counterterrorism Military electronics Prevention of computer hacking
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Sumario:	The article discusses cyberweapons, with particular focus given to their potential to harm the U.S. and methods the U.S. can use to protect itself. The importance of deterrence is emphasized, and the social and psychological effects of successful online attacks is commented on. Discussion of appropriate responses to attacks is also offered.