An Assessment of the Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace

September 2013 

This paper examines the US Department of Defense (DoD) 2011 "Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace." The author explores the evolution of cyberspace strategy in general and then looks at the DoD Strategy's five specific initiatives in terms of significance, novelty, and practicality. He also identifies shortcomings and makes recommendations for improvement in future versions.

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Author: 

Thomas M Chen 

Editor: 

James G Pierce