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Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities to Conventional and Strategic Deterrence

Failure to proactively and systematically address cyber threats and vulnerabilities to critical weapons systems, and to the DOD enterprise, has deleterious implications for the U.S. ability to deter war, or fight and win if deterrence fails

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By Erica D. Lonergan and Mark Montgomery
Published on Jun 30, 2021
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The Technology and International Affairs Program develops insights to address the governance challenges and large-scale risks of new technologies. Our experts identify actionable best practices and incentives for industry and government leaders on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, cloud security, countering influence operations, reducing the risk of biotechnologies, and ensuring global digital inclusion.

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Erica D. Lonergan

Former Senior Fellow , Technology and International Affairs Program

Dr. Erica D. Lonergan was a senior fellow in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Mark Montgomery

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Erica D. Lonergan
Former Senior Fellow , Technology and International Affairs Program
Erica D. Lonergan
Mark Montgomery
SecurityTechnologyNorth AmericaUnited StatesIran

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