Cyber Attacks and the Law of War

"In 1949, John Von Neumann-a mathematician and an early architect of computing systems-presented at the University of Illinois a series of lectures called the Theory and Organization of Complicated Automata, where he explored the possibility of developing machines that self-replicate."
About this Book
In this book Michael Gervais investigates the capabilities of a cyber attack and how they relate to the existing international instruments that dictate the law of war.
Part I examines the architecture and operations of cyber space.
Part II analyzes the framework of international humanitarian law and how it is applied to cyber warfare.
About the Author
Michael Gervais is a partner at Susman Godfrey LLP working in the greater Los Angeles area on high stakes commercial litigation cases. Michael Gervais has also written "In pursuit of equity in property tax allocation: discussing the flawed implementation of Proposition 13."