Part 1 Watch this video about the future of cyber-warfare. The reality is that

Part 1
Watch this video about the future of cyber-warfare. The reality is that this future is happening right now. How do you see our nation employing cyber attacks in the future? How do you see cyber attacks being deployed against our country? Is the cyber-warfare arena more of a level playing field that nations with fewer resources and even terrorist organizations can thrive in? How easy would it be to disrupt our economy and how could this be accomplished? Are there ethical considerations here for nations to deploy cyber attacks against an adversary’s civilian population? Choose a question or two to comment on and interact with your classmates on their opinions.
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Part 2
Peer Response:
Danielle
How do you see cyber attacks being deployed against our country?
How easy would it be to disrupt our economy and how could this be accomplished?
In the future, I see cyber attacks being deployed against our country in a variety of ways. The video talked about multiple ways that a cyber weapon can be used to cause disruption. Shutting down power, ATMS, and water are a few ways cyberwarfare can be used. When it comes to our military, cyber warfare can shut down the computers and GPS systems they use, making them vulnerable. This can cause defeat to our military by other countries.
After watching the video, doing these actions would be relatively easy. Nowadays, it is the internet is very accessible and cheap. In 2010, Stuxnet was accomplished by a code being developed and spread all over the world on different systems. The virus could be spread to PLCs, thus, ridding power grids and other industrial systems. With Stuxnet accomplishing this task, other viruses can do this as well.
David Response
Modern warfare has evolved, and cyber operations play a significant role in shaping current and future conflicts. Countries increasingly exploit cyber capabilities to target military infrastructure and disrupt essential civilian systems, such as power grids, financial institutions, and communication networks. The impact of these actions on national economies can be profound, causing significant upheaval and instability. Unlike traditional warfare, the cyber-warfare arena presents a more level playing field. Smaller nations and non-state actors, including terrorist organizations, have found a foothold due to the asymmetrical nature of cyber attacks. The accessibility and relatively lower resource requirements in this domain have amplified the potential for substantial disruption, regardless of traditional military might. The potential for cyber attacks to disrupt economies is a genuine concern. Adversaries could significantly disrupt economic stability by targeting financial systems supply chains or manipulating stock markets, impacting global markets and financial security. Deploying cyber attacks ethically is of utmost importance, particularly when distinguishing between targeting military infrastructure and inadvertently affecting civilian populations. Deliberate harm to civilians, even indirectly through attacks on critical civilian services, raises significant ethical and humanitarian concerns. The confluence of security imperatives and ethical considerations poses a challenge for governments. Navigating this complex landscape requires the establishment of ethical guidelines and international agreements that delineate the acceptable application of cyber capabilities. Responsible conduct is crucial to mitigate cyber warfare’s potentially catastrophic consequences and foster a global environment that upholds ethical standards in conflict.