Benue State University National Security Cyber Threat and War Questions

Question:

During the 1800’s, the British and Russian Empires vied for control of central Asia. This often resulted in acts of outright conflict. While this ‘war’ was undeclared, it was referred to as the “Great Game.” ( IN 500 WORDS )Do you believe that we are already in a Cyber War? Whether you answer yes or no, please reflect upon what that means for intelligence efforts and national security.

Sources

Arquilla, John, “Cyber War Is Already Upon Us,” Foreign Policy (March/April 2012). Accessed at: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/02/27/cyberwar_is_already_upon_us.

Butler, Mark C., “Refocusing Cyber War Thought,” Air & Space Power Journal 27, No.27 (2013), pp. 44-57. Click here.

“Debate: Has Cyber War Been Exaggerated?” Intelligence Squared, National Public Radio (June 2010), podcast and transcript available at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127861446.

Rid, Thomas, “Think Again: Cyber War,” Foreign Policy (March/April 2012). Accessed at: http://foreignpolicy.com/2012/02/27/think-again-cyberwar/.

Solis, Gary D., “Cyber Warfare.” Military Law Review 219 (2014), pp. 1-52.