Deterrence by denial in cyberspace

• Published in: Journal of strategic studies Vol. 46; no. 3; pp. 534 - 569
• Main Authors: Borghard, Erica D., Lonergan, Shawn W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Routledge 16.04.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: cyberspace; Denial; Deterrence; Deterrence theory; Internet; Logic; Nuclear proliferation; Punishment; U.S. cyber strategy and policy; United States > US

Many scholars and practitioners are unconvinced that cyber deterrence is possible. This article aims to demonstrate why some of this skepticism is misplaced, as well as provide greater clarity and conceptual rigor to the proliferation of arguments within the United States about deterrence in cybersp...