"The president should have a lot of leeway in which he determines whether or not the nation's going to respond kinetically. This flexibility is crucial in the evolving landscape of cyber warfare."
"If this had been a Tomahawk missile and had created the same effect, we'd be having a totally different discussion. This analogy underscores the need for clear criteria in defining offensive acts."
"What is the criteria we're going to use? Is it cost to repair? Is it time to repair? Is it value - in this case, freedom of speech? These questions are essential for determining an appropriate response."
There is a theoretical red line in cyber warfare that, if crossed, could lead to a US physical response. Former NSA chief Paul Nakasone emphasized that the President should have discretion in determining this red line. Retired Admiral Mike Rogers suggested establishing minimum criteria for responses, such as loss of life or infrastructure damage. He recalled discussions with President Obama regarding the criteria for offensive actions following the Sony Pictures hack, highlighting the need for clear definitions of offensive acts to guide responses.
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