Threat Of Cyber War Is Looming, Still Premature

Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz told reporters Tuesday at the national Press Club that the prospects of cyber warfare are “complex issues” and premature.

“This is an emerging area of competition and the rule sets and in particular the statutory backdrop for this kind of activity has not yet matured,” said Schwartz. “It is something that all, certainly in the national security community, are dealing with and struggling with.

“The key thing here is that this is larger then cyber war with respect to how we as uniformed services employ our capabilities to create the kinds of effects that will secure our interests on the battle fields,”said Schwartz.
“It is broader then that and includes the Department of Homeland Security and involves the other law enforcement agencies of the government and so it is yet an immature area that requires certainly our best efforts and clearly is a growth industry.”