Thursday, July 14, 2011

The Internet Is Now A War Domain. New U.S. Cyber Strategy Released

U.S. Military Wants To 'Protect' Key Civilian Networks -- CNET

The Pentagon today elaborated on its plans to defend privately-owned Internet servers owned by banks, transportation and utility companies, and other key firms from electronic attacks, a proposal that has raised privacy concerns in the past.

"Our assessment is that cyberattacks will be a significant component of any future conflict, whether it involves major nations, rogue states, or terrorist groups," William Lynn, the deputy secretary of defense, said during a speech at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.

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More News on America`s New Cyber Strategy

Lynn: Cyber Strategy’s Thrust is Defensive -- US Department of Defense
Pentagon Unveils Defensive Cyberwar Strategy -- Time
Pentagon releases strategy for cyberspace -- AFP
US prepared for military response in cyberwar -- Financial Times
New Cyber Strategy Is Defense, Not Deterrence, Cartwright Says -- Bloomberg
Pentagon to treat cyberspace as operational domain -- Jerusalem Post/Reuters
Cyber strategy: Take a more active role in preventing attacks -- Stars and Stripes
U.S. Cyberwar Plans Fail to Deter Attacks, Says VCJCS Gen. Cartwright -- National Defense
Pentagon declares the Internet a war domain -- The Hill
Pentagon Makes Love, Not Cyber War, in New Strategy -- Danger Room

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