Citation[]
Clay Wilson, Cyberwarfare (CRS Report) (CRS Report BT-1017) (Sept. 10, 2002; updated Dec. 9, 2003) (full-text).
Overview[]
Several policy issues raised by cyberwarfare, or information warfare activities include: (1) does reliance on computer technology and the civilian communications critical infrastructure create unacceptable vulnerabilities for the U.S. military; (2) should the U.S. engage in covert psychological operations affecting audiences within friendly nations; (3) does the use of cyber weapons by the military invite similar retaliation by others; and, (4) should the U.S. pursue international agreements to harmonize cyber crime legislation to help quickly identify and pursue cyber attackers?