M7D1: Cyberwar and the Law of Armed Conflict Module 7 The Red Cross of the Geneva Convention What it is by Clara Barton Read more from “The Red Cross of the Geneva Convention. What it is (https://www.

M7D1: Cyberwar and the Law of Armed Conflict

Module 7

The Red Cross of the Geneva Convention What it is by Clara Barton

Read more from “The Red Cross of the Geneva Convention. What it is (https://www.nps.gov/clba/learn/historyculture/rcwhat.htm.) 

Developing a consensus definition for cyberwar has proved difficult.  The lines between war, espionage, and criminal activity are often unclear. In this discussion you will be required to develop your own definition of cyberwar and how that definition may be limited. With that understanding you will be asked to place cyberwar in context with the Law of Armed Conflict.

As always be mindful of plagiarism. 

The module learning outcomes addressed in this activity are:

·         Explain different views of cyberwar (CO #1, #4)

·         Discuss the application of the Law of Armed Conflict to cyberwar (CO #1, #4)

·         Provide examples of cyber conflict and its influence on international relations (CO #1, #4)

·         Explain the attribution problem and its implications for cyberwar (CO #1, #4)

Question

After completing the assigned readings for the module and review of the video segment defining cyber warfare (https://ed.ted.com/lessons/defining-cyberwarfare-in-hopes-of-preventing-it-daniel-garrie.), please respond to the following question in your initial post:

·         At what point does a cyberattack on critical national infrastructure that could result in deaths or significant damage to a nation’s economy constitute an armed attack and allow for a nation to take offensive action in its defense? What are the limits of the response?  Please cite course materials and/or outside research to support your conclusions.

Each initial post must be two to three paragraphs or 300 words minimum properly cited APA style using the references given from the module.

M7D2: Controlling Cyber Weapons

Cyberwar and cyber weapons present significant policy challenges for national security decision makers.  The decision of when to deploy cyber weapons will certainly face future national civilian and military leaders.  How would you make the decision?  Does a cyber-attack require a cyber-response or will a conventional or non-conventional military response be effective?

The module learning outcomes addressed in this activity are:

·         Explain different views of cyberwar (CO #1, #4)

·         Provide examples of cyber conflict and its influence on international relations (CO #1)

·         Explain the attribution problem and its implications for cyberwar (CO #1, #4)

After completing the assigned readings for the module, please respond to the following question in your initial post:

·         Using Stuxnet (or another example that you found in your research) as a case study, identify at least three advantages of using cyber weapons and three disadvantages of using cyber weapons in conflict situations short of war.  Use course materials or outside academic resources to support your conclusions.

Each initial post must be two to three paragraphs or 300 words minimum properly cited APA style using the references given from the module.