As we approach the 21st century, our foes have extended the fields of battle -- from physical space to cyberspace....Rather than invading our beaches or launching bombers, these adversaries may attempt cyber attacks against our critical military systems and our economic base....If our children are to grow up safe and free, we must approach these new 21st century threats with the same rigor and determination we applied to the toughest security challenges of this century.

-- President Clinton       
Commencement Address       
U.S. Naval Academy       
May 22, 1998       

This issue of U.S. Foreign Policy Agenda examines the U.S. response to challenges never before encountered -- challenges unique to the Information Age. Key U.S. officials explain initiatives to protect U.S. information networks from cyber attack and to foster government-private sector cooperation in developing security measures. A U.S. senator gives congressional reaction to the debate on information warfare, an academician outlines how universities are responding to emerging national priorities, a private sector expert offers a broad overview of the meaning and evolution of information warfare, and security specialists in the private sector offer insights into how U.S. companies are working with each other and government to meet the security requirements of the cyber era.