February 4, 2008

The internet is a weapon

The US department of defence based in the pentagon, are considering the internet as a potential weapon, and are therefore they are planning to act accordingly but what does this mean? Information obtained from the Freedom of Information act, which reads:

From the Information Operation Roadmap:

“When implemented the recommendations of this report will effectively jumpstart a rapid improvement of CNA [Computer Network Attack] capability.” - 7

“Enhanced IO [information operations] capabilities for the warfighter, including: … A robust offensive suite of capabilities to include full-range electronic and computer network attack…” [emphasis mine] - 7

Would the Pentagon use its computer network attack capabilities on the Internet?

Fighting the Net

“We Must Fight the Net. DoD [Department of Defense] is building an information-centric force. Networks are increasingly the operational center of gravity, and the Department must be prepared to “fight the net.” ” [emphasis mine] - 6

“DoD’s “Defense in Depth” strategy should operate on the premise that the Department will “fight the net” as it would a weapons system.” [emphasis mine] – 13

Which basically does not tells us much and it is outdated by a number of years, so we know that they think the internet is a threat, but how will they deal with this treat?

Source [Global Research]