Download or read book Brandishing Cyberattack Capabilities written by Martin C. Libicki and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deterrence is possible only when others have at least a good idea of possible U.S. military reprisals, but cyberattack capabilities resist such demonstration. This report explores ways they can be and under what circumstances, then goes on to examine the difficulties and the drawbacks. Such "brandishing" is no panacea and could even backfire if misinterpreted. Its success also relies on the strength of other elements of the deterrence posture.