Question

The concept and paradigm of "cyber deterrence" is new to the law enforcement, national security, and intelligence communities globally. . 1. Define "Cyber Deterrence" in your own words. Answer the question, "what is it?" Give a few examples of cyber deterrence in your answer. 2 . Would/Is Cyber Deterrence effective in against non-state or state-actors like terrorists? Simply, is it possible for the US and International Community to implement cyber deterrence against terrorist, and why or why not?

Answer 1

1. Cyber Deterrence involves increasing cyber security by denying access to the cyber spaces of any country to the hackers and punishing the culprits by tracking them. Cyber deterrence includes tightening up cyber security system, employing active defenses, and establishing international rules and policies for cyber space protection. The examples of cyber deterrence includes improving login security, encrypting data and communication, fighting malware and keeping software updated.

2. Tracking culprits involved in cyber crime is a difficult process because the cyber world is largely widespread and the culprits can operate from remote areas. But, an international effort to make a sound policy in cyber deterrence would be very effective against the non-state or state-actors like terrorists. This would require a high level of cooperation and collaboration to fight against the cyber crime and to have an effective cyber policy of cyber deterrence.