Cyber needs change quickly, cyber policies have not

Fifth Domain: Military officials have consistently asserted cyber by itself is no different from the other traditional domains of warfare.

However, given how new cyber operations are within the military sphere, the force is still facing growing pains in some areas, one in particular authorities.

Traditionally, the authority to conduct offensive and defensive remote cyber operations abroad – governed by an Obama administration directive known as Presidential Policy Directive-20 – has triggered an approval process that rests with the president and can be delegated to lower levels.

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