Brantly Aaron Franklin - The Decision to Attack: Military and Intelligence Cyber Decision-Making

THE DECISION TO ATTACK

STUDIES IN SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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Military and Intelligence Cyber Decision-Making

Aaron Franklin Brantly

2016 by the University of Georgia Press

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Names: Brantly, Aaron Franklin, author.

Title: The decision to attack : military and intelligence cyber decision-making / Aaron Franklin Brantly.

Other titles: Military and intelligence cyber decision-making

Description: Athens, GA : University of Georgia Press, [2016] | Series: Studies in security and international affairs | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2015032334 | ISBN 9780820349206 (hbk. : alk. paper) | ISBN 9780820349190 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: CyberspaceSecurity measuresGovernment policyUnited States. | United StatesMilitary policyDecision making. | Offensive (Military science)

Classification: LCC U163 .B69 2016 | DDC 355.4/1dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015032334

I dedicate this book to my wife and best friend, Nataliya. She has stood by me and waited for more than five years while I finished my formal academic education and now as I have taken on the challenge of studying Cyber at the United States Military Academys Army Cyber Institute. She has read, commented on, and reread more of my words than anyone. It is her patient and enduring support that has enabled me to make it as far as I have.

This book would not have been possible without the support and dedication of the diverse cadre of individuals standing behind me and pushing me forward. In particular, I would like to thank Dr. Loch K. Johnson for his constant feedback and assistance in helping me develop the ideas presented in this book. Dr. Johnson has inspired me both as a professor and as a mentor. I would also like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Berejikian, Dr. Han S. Park, Dr. Michael Warner, and Dr. Christopher Bronk, each of whom have given enormous amounts of time to help me with my academic and professional pursuits. Lastly, I would like to thank the team at the United States Army Cyber Institute and the Combating Terrorism Center at the United States Military Academy for providing me the opportunity to engage in research in line with my interests.

The views expressed here are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.