Distinguishing Acts of War in Cyberspace: Assessment Criteria Policy Considerations and Response Implications

Currently there is no internationally accepted definition of when hostile actions in cyberspace are recognized as attacks let alone acts of war. Although many of the challenges associated with this conundrum are common with those of the traditional domains (land sea and air) how should senior policymakers and decisionmakers address the unique vexations related to the complex and dynamic character of conflict in the cyberspace domain?