Crisis and escalation in cyberspace / / Martin C. Libicki.

The chances are growing that the United States will find itself in a crisis in cyberspace--the escalation of tensions associated with a major cyberattack, suspicions that one has taken place, or fears that it might do so soon. Such crises can be managed by taking steps to reduce the incentives for o...

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Place / Publishing House:Santa Monica, CA : : RAND, Project Air Force,, 2012.
Year of Publication:2012
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (279 p.)
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  • "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."
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Summary:The chances are growing that the United States will find itself in a crisis in cyberspace--the escalation of tensions associated with a major cyberattack, suspicions that one has taken place, or fears that it might do so soon. Such crises can be managed by taking steps to reduce the incentives for other states to step in, controlling the narrative, understanding the stability parameters of the crises, and recognizing escalation risks.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-172).
ISBN:0833076795
0833076809
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Martin C. Libicki.