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Precision cyber weapon systems: An important component of a responsible national security strategy? / Hare, Forrest B

Hare, Forrest B	Journal Article
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Given the advances made in conventional weapon capabilities, precision should by now be the accepted and expected norm in cyberspace as well. In this article I argue that developing precision cyber weapon systems, to be used during a lawful conflict, can be an important part of a responsible national security strategy to reduce the amount of violence and physical destruction in conflicts. I first describe a precision cyber weapon system in a military context. I then present three compelling rationales for the development of precision cyber weapon systems based on ethical, operational, and financial considerations. To support the position, I address several arguments that have been levied against their development. Thereafter I present several recommendations for a way ahead.

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Ethics ; Cyber Security ; Cyber War ; Cyber Weapons ; Effects Based Operations ; Precision

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Privateering in Cyberspace: Should Patriotic Hacking Be Promoted as National Policy? / Hare, Forrest B

Hare, Forrest B	Journal Article
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Leaders in some Asian countries have argued that it is necessary to follow the lead of the Russians and Chinese, who have been promoting patriotic hackers to achieve national security goals. The arguments in support are not without historical precedence. In naval warfare, many nations advocated using private citizen fighters called privateers to support their military operations. In this analysis, I look at the role privateering has played historically in naval warfare to see what lessons can be applied to the policy option of promoting independent but government-sponsored hacking to achieve national security objectives. I also present legal considerations that have evolved since the practice of privateering was abolished. The analysis argues that countries unable to fully control and coordinate civilian hacking activity with government operations should not promote the activity.

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Cyberspace ; National Policy

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