### Question
How is the "clandestine military activity or operation in cyberspace" defined?


### Answer
The term **clandestine military activity or operation in cyberspace** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 394* as follows -

> a military activity or military operation carried out in cyberspace, or associated preparatory actions, authorized by the President or the Secretary that—


(A) is marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy, where the intent is that the activity or operation will not be apparent or acknowledged publicly

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 394*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 19-CYBER AND INFORMATION OPERATIONS MATTERS**

