Assessing the Risks of Cyber Terrorism, Cyber War and Other Cyber Threats


Cyber-warfare conjures up images of information warriors unleashing vicious attacks against an unsuspecting opponent’s computer networks, wreaking havoc and paralyzing nations. This a frightening scenario, but how likely is it to occur? What would the effects of a cyber attack be on a potential opponent?

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James Andrew Lewis
Senior Adviser (Non-resident), Economic Security and Technology Department