(14.12.2011)

section 954 makes clear that DOD can conduct offensive cyberspace operations (OCOs) under certain conditions, defined very, very loosely as the defense of the nation, of allies, and of our “interests.” That’s not much of a limitation, of course; the reference to interests would seem to encompass just about any scenario in which one might like to be able to conduct an offensive operation. And I suppose some might look at this language and draw the conclusion that section 954 is some kind of free-standing cyber-AUMF