The Challenges Facing U.S. Cyber Power
Cyber operations have become a crucial aspect of modern conflict, influencing global power competition.
Despite daily reports of cyber attacks, such as Chinese hackers targeting defense contractors, Russian ransomware disrupting pipelines, and Iranian cyber operatives probing critical infrastructure, a significant gap exists between the U.S. strategic cyber ambitions and their integration into warfighting.
the service could end up with a cyber force that looks formidable, but rests upon weak tactical foundations.
Cyber Command possesses substantial resources, but the centralization of offensive cyber authorities has created a disparity between strategic vision and operational reality.
Author's summary: U.S. cyber power faces significant challenges.