Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, 2011
"Cyberspace is a defining feature of modern life. Individuals and communities worldwide
connect, socialize, and organize themselves in and through cyberspace. From 2000 to 2010,
global Internet usage increased from 360 million to over 2 billion people. As Internet usage
continues to expand, cyberspace will become increasingly woven into the fabric of everyday life
across the globe...

DoD, working with its interagency and international partners, seeks to mitigate the risks posed to
U.S. and allied cyberspace capabilities, while protecting and respecting the principles of privacy
and civil liberties, free expression, and innovation that have made cyberspace an integral part of
U.S. prosperity and security. How the Department leverages the opportunities of cyberspace,
while managing inherent uncertainties and reducing vulnerabilities, will significantly impact
U.S. defensive readiness and national security for years to come..."

The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace
"Cyberspace has become an indispensible component of everyday life for all Americans. We have all witnessed how the application and use of this technology has increased exponentially over the years. Cyberspace includes the networks in our homes, businesses, schools, and our Nation’s critical infrastructure. It is where we exchange information, buy and sell products and services, and enable many other types of transactions across a wide range of sectors. But not all components of this technology have kept up with the pace of growth. Privacy and security require greater emphasis moving forward; and because of this, the technology that has brought many benefits to our society and has empowered us to do so much -- has also empowered those who are driven to cause harm..."

Cyberspace Policy Review
"The President directed a 60-day, comprehensive, “clean-slate” review to assess U.S. policies and structures for cybersecurity. Cybersecurity policy includes strategy, policy, and standards regarding the security of and operations in cyberspace, and encompasses the full range of threat reduction, vulnerability reduction, deterrence, international engagement, incident response, resiliency, and recovery policies and activities, including computer network operations, information assurance, law enforcement, diplomacy, military, and intelligence missions as they relate to the security and stability of the global information and communications infrastructure. The scope does not include other information and communications policy unrelated to national security or securing the infrastructure. The review team of government cybersecurity experts engaged and received input from a broad cross-section of industry, academia, the civil liberties and privacy communities, State governments, international partners, and the Legislative and Executive Branches. This paper summarizes the review team’s conclusions and outlines the beginning of the way forward towards a reliable, resilient, trustworthy digital infrastructure for the future..."

DoD Computer Network Operations: Time to Hit the Send Button
"The Department of Defense (DoD) is rapidly moving forward into the cyber domain
of warfare, but the United States Government is not ready to exploit this evolution in Civil-Military affairs. With the United States facing new threats to its national security at home and abroad like never before, U.S. policy and law must change to enable DoD to fully defend and fight in cyberspace. Due to the highly automated and interconnected nature of U.S. critical infrastructure, it is not practical to erect a barrier between military and civilian operations that can serve U.S. national interests. Within the interagency framework, DoD should serve as the lead, including the response phase, whenever defense critical infrastructure is involved or when a cyber attack has seriously affected other national critical infrastructure."