“An excellent reference work to have at hand when studying the US intelligence community.” —C. Dale Walton, Comparative Strategy "A practical tool in our understanding of the cyber intelligence and conflict discipline. Kudos to the author... for producing a useful and readable cyber-related and national security-focused work.” —Robert J. Bunker, Parameters

"A valuable contribution…. Providing many detailed examples of cyber attacks aimed at the public and private sectors, Uthoff both documents and explains the various US policies and doctrines related to cyber intelligence and cyber threats from the 1990s to the present." —John D. Woodward, Jr., Boston University

US national security compromised by Wikileaks. Towns held hostage by ransomware. Corporate websites hacked. Cyber espionage and cybercrimes are increasing in both frequency and sophistication—requiring the collection of actionable intelligence in order to combat them. Constance Uthoff provides a comprehensive overview of cyber intelligence, explaining what it is, why it is needed, who is doing it, and how it is done.

Notably, Cyber Intelligence:

Outlines the roles of the major US intelligence agencies involved.
Assesses significant laws and policies from the 1990s to the present.
Compares methods and best practices across the public and private sectors.
Looks beyond the US to explore the capabilities of actors like China, Iran, and Russia.
Includes real-world examples and case studies.

The result is an in-depth examination of the processes and applications of spying in cyberspace, accessible to a wide range of readers.