An Analytical Study of Deterrent Cross Domain Responses through the Cyberspace with Special Reference to India

Abstract

With the emergence of cyberspace as a strategic domain like the air, land and water there is a need to address the possibilities of crossdomain attacks involving cyberspace. Cross-domain deterrence involves making retaliatory threats from one domain to prevent attacks from another. Attacks on Cyber Physical Systems through cyberspace is not futuristic as evidenced from the recurrent attacks happening globally. Hence, cross-domain deterrence even though not new, has heightened relevance now-a-days. This paper includes arguments and analysis on the need for Cross Domain Deterrence based on the premise that cyber attacks are the new norm and forms a part of a broader attack on any Country. The arguments in favour of cross-domain response are presented in an analytical manner and a feasible working solution for employing Crossdomain response with special reference to India is suggested.