Challenges for Cyber Arms Control: A Qualitative Expert Interview StudyHerausforderungen für die Cyber-Rüstungskontrolle: Eine qualitative Experteninterview-Studie

The militarization of cyberspace has been a topic in international fora and scientific debates for several years. However, the development of applicable, and verifiable arms control measures that can effectively reduce the risk of military escalations in cyberspace is still hindered by the characteristics of this domain. The article analyses challenges and obstacles of dual-use, proliferation, constant technological progress, the importance of the private sector, difficulties in defining and verifying weapons and difficulties in attributing attacks.