ABSTRACT

In the unique constitutional structure of the United States, the activities of the intelligence community are based on a constitutional mandate, which is essentially derived from the Preamble’s directive for common defence. However, these activities are also subject to constitutional checks and balances. Today, the activities of most of these empowered bodies have moved into cyberspace, where they operate within constitutional standards. The laws and strategies developed at the intersection of cybersecurity and intelligence in the United States can be summarised by three characteristics: first, increased efficiency, continuous review and correction; second, deep cooperation between state and non-state actors for efficiency and resilience; and third, constitutional control by the legislature and the judiciary.

KEYWORDS

intelligence | constitutional | cybersecurity | intelligence agencies | resilience

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