Deterring Military Actions with Cyber Capabilities

There is a discussion about the United States' inability to deter China from undertaking activities related to Vault Typhoon, which involves strategic cyberattacks that could disrupt critical infrastructure. However, it is suggested that the U.S. could use its own capabilities as a deterrent to mitigate the potential effects of such attacks. The argument posits that if the U.S. demonstrates effectiveness against Vault Typhoon, it could instill doubt in Chinese leadership about the reliability of their cyber advantage. Ultimately, the focus should be on discouraging aggressive military actions rather than merely deterring the use of cyber tools.