Risky Bulletin Between Two Nerds: How the US can win the cyber war
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Sep 22, 2025 Dive into the latest strategies for winning the cyber war, as Tom Uren and The Grugq dissect a fascinating CSIS report. They explore the importance of campaign-level proportionality and critique the 'octopus' analogy for cyber operations. Tune in for insights on U.S. responses to cyber attacks and the necessity of political will before implementing technical solutions. With a blend of humor and expertise, the conversation navigates the complex landscape of cybersecurity, emphasizing both offense and defense tactics.
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Asymmetry Of Cyber Importance
- Cyber operations are a central feature of global competition but significance is asymmetric across states.
- Russia and China integrate cyber into foreign policy more centrally than the United States does.
Reactive Improvement Driven By Aggressors
- The US is forced to improve cybersecurity reactively because attackers repeatedly strike it harder.
- Russia and China often have worse cybersecurity but still exploit US vulnerabilities asymmetrically.
Attack Weaknesses, Not Strengths
- Adversaries attack where a rival is complacent and weak rather than confronting strengths.
- Cyber actors exploit asymmetries; the US's technical strength doesn't guarantee geopolitical success.