On the Use of Offensive Cyber Capabilities A Policy Analysis on Offensive US Cyber Policy

Abstract: Analysis and policy recommendations for use and response to various forms of cyber action for Offensive Military Cyber Policy. Establishes a pragmatic policy-relevant, effects-based ontology for categorizing cyber capabilities. Develops a comprehensive framework for cyber policy analysis. Demonstrates use of the cyber policy analysis framework by analyzing six key categories of external cyber actions identified by our ontology, which range the entire spectrum of cyber activity. Develops actionable policy recommendations from our analysis for cyber policy makers while identifying critical meta-questions. Report Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if i