Cyberspace

Question 1

What is the DoD definition of cyberspace?

Answer 1

-a global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures and resident data, including the Internet, telecommunication networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers

Question 2

What is the definition of a cyber threat?

Answer 2

-threats are the actors (people, terrorists, governments, etc.) that seek to attack or exploit cyberspace systems or infrastructure

Question 3

What are examples of cyber threats?

Answer 3

-nation states (poses highest risk)
-extremists
-terrorists
-hackers
-criminals
-insider threats
-user error

Question 4

What makes cyber threats different than traditional threats?

Answer 4

-attacks require no kinetic force
-no political or geographic boundaries
-success is measured by data manipulation or service disruption

Question 5

How can natural disasters be a cyber threat?

Answer 5

-they disrupt key infrastructure just like a cyber attack

Question 6

What warfighting domains does cyberspace impact?

Answer 6

-space
-air
-land
-sea