Cyber Policy Next: National Security StrategyThe ContextCyber weaponry has emerged as the primary way nations compete with and undercut each other in short-of-war conflict. As a shadow war emerges in cyberspace, President Trump has given far more powers to the United States Cyber Command and the National Security Agency. Should a presidential order be required to launch a cyber strike against another country, just as it is required to launch a nuclear strike? The United States Cyber Command’s new strategy is “persistent engagement,” meaning the U.S. goes deep inside foreign computer networks to constantly engage with adversaries and dissuade strikes on the United States. If you answered yes to the last question, would you nevertheless insist that other nations pursuing “persistent engagement” could not be inside American power grids and other critical infrastructure?

Source: International New York Times February 07, 2020 03:56 UTC