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Citation[]

The White House, National Security Presidential Directive 16 (NSPD-16): To Develop Guidelines for Offensive Cyber-Warfare (July 2002) (not available online).

Overview[]

NSPD-16 (which is still classified), reportedly[1] ordered the U.S. government to develop national-level guidance for determining when and how the United States would launch cyberattacks against enemy computer networks.

References[]

  1. Bradley Graham, "Bush Orders Guidelines for Cyber-Warfare," Wash. Post, Feb. 7, 2003, at A01 (full-text).