White House: Unspecified Concerns Re NDAA FY'13 Provision on Military Activities in Cyberspace
The White House SAP on HR 4310 (NDAA FY'13) also has a brief reference to the proposed "military activities in cyberspace" provision, but it does little more than flag that the White House intends to engage on that topic:
Military Activities in Cyberspace: The Administration agrees that appropriate military operations in cyberspace are a vital component of national security, but objects to section 941, which seeks to cla
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The White House SAP on HR 4310 (NDAA FY'13) also has a brief reference to the proposed "military activities in cyberspace" provision, but it does little more than flag that the White House intends to engage on that topic:
Military Activities in Cyberspace: The Administration agrees that appropriate military operations in cyberspace are a vital component of national security, but objects to section 941, which seeks to clarify military authority to conduct clandestine cyber operations. The Administration has concerns about this provision and wants to work with the Congress to ensure that any such legislation adds clarity and value to our efforts in cyberspace.More to come on this front, sooner or later.
Robert (Bobby) Chesney is the Dean of the University of Texas School of Law, where he also holds the James A. Baker III Chair in the Rule of Law and World Affairs at UT. He is known internationally for his scholarship relating both to cybersecurity and national security. He is a co-founder of Lawfare, the nation’s leading online source for analysis of national security legal issues, and he co-hosts the popular show The National Security Law Podcast.
