public-discourse-and-transparency
The need for open, informed public debate and transparency regarding cyber war strategies to avoid secretive policies that increase national vulnerability.
1 chapter across 1 book
Cyber War: The Next Threat to National Security and What to Do About It (2012)Richard A. Clarke and Robert K. Knake
The introduction reflects on the legacy of strategic military analysis exemplified by Professor William W. Kaufmann and draws parallels between the nuclear era and the emerging domain of cyber war. It highlights the rapid development and deployment of cyber weapons and commands without adequate public debate or strategic oversight, emphasizing the unique challenges and risks posed by cyber warfare, including its impact on civilian infrastructure and the limitations of traditional deterrence. The authors commit to fostering open discussion and analysis of cyber war strategy, aiming to raise awareness and propose solutions to mitigate the new security threats posed by cyberspace.