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From Solar Sunrise to SolarWinds
The hack of critical departments of the U.S. government—and of many leading corporations—should come as no surprise.
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Hacking the Axis
The role of early high-performance computing capabilities in World War II.
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The COVID Catalyst
The coronavirus pandemic has once again demonstrated the great vulnerability of social and economic systems to microbes.
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In (Virtual) Defense of Democracy
There are two ways to proceed with political discourse in cyberspace, if the trolls are to be tamed.
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From 007 to 'Agent 111'
James Bond-like spies have been eclipsed by a new generation of operatives who don't travel the world (not physically, anyway) or drink martinis, shaken or stirred...
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Massive Retaliation 2.0
Reacting to the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review, which now tries to extend nuclear deterrence to cyberspace.
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The Rise of Strategic Cyberwar?
Cyberwar is not simply a lineal descendant of strategic air power; rather, it is the next face of battle.
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Toward Oversight, and More Debate, of Cyber Weaponry
Policies and strategies that may lead to or initiate acts of cyberwar should be subject to scrutiny.
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Cybersecurity in the Trump Era
Deterrence is simply the wrong way to think about cybersecurity.
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The Real Lesson of the Alleged Russian Hack
Despite more than two decades of consistent public warnings that have reached the highest levels of government, cybersecurity throughout much of the world is in...
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Stop Trying to Deter Cyberattacks
Whither cyber deterrence? In my view, let it wither.
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A Presidential Policy Directive With Little Direction
Cybersecurity is integral in nature in a very connected world; the insecurity of some contributes to the vulnerability of all.
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Toward a Discourse on Cyber Strategy
Efforts to understand how advanced information technologies will affect future conflicts seem to be missing, or are taking place far from the public eye.
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A Farewell to (Virtual) Arms?
The potential for a Sino-American cyber arms control agreement is intriguing, despite three very troubling flaws.
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Deterrence After Stuxnet
In the cyber context, "Mutual Assured Destruction" becomes "Mutual Assured Disruption."
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The Ethics of Cyberwar
Under what conditions should one engage in cyberwar? How should such a conflict be waged?
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From Russia, Without Love
Considering Russia's alleged involvement in international cyber incidents, and its willingness to stop them.
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Meet A.I. Joe
In the 70 years since the end of World War II, AI has advanced enormously, and the military has continued to show a steady appetite for acquiring lethal robots....
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