01259nas a2200133   4500000000100000008004100001260001500042100001600057700002000073245008400093856018600177520074800363022001401111       2012                            d  c2012-10-301 aRobin Geiß1 aHenning Lahmann00aCyber Warfare: Applying the Principle of Distinction in an Interconnected Space  uhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/israel-law-review/article/abs/cyber-warfare-applying-the-principle-of-distinction-in-an-interconnected-space/62FD230E8D5EDB2D6F7226B5F4EDD2613 aWhile the rules of the jus in bello are generally operative in cyberspace, it appears to be problematic to apply the fundamental principle of distinction because of the systemic interconnection of military and civilian infrastructure in the cyber realm. In this regard, the application of the accepted legal definition of military objectives will make various components of the civilian cyber infrastructure a legitimate military objective. In order to avoid serious repercussions for the civilian population that might follow from this inherent interconnectedness, different concepts are analysed that could provide potential solutions for a clearer separation of legitimate military targets and protected civilian installations and networks.  a0021-2237