Is Cyber War Legal - A Four Hundred Year Retrospective

Explore the legal complexities surrounding cyber warfare in this 19-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2021. Delve into the historical context of international law and its evolution over the past four centuries to understand how modern cyber conflicts fit into the traditional laws of war. Examine notable cyber-attacks like STUXNET, the DNC hack, and NotPetya, and discover why the legal community remains divided on the legality of cyberwar. Learn about the conditions under which states may potentially use cyberweapons against adversaries' digital networks, and gain insights into the ongoing debates shaping the future of cyber conflict regulation.