1. Modelling attribution. Attribution by the executive : a set of conditions for the model
Two attribution processes : characteristics and deployed resources
2. Reliance on judgment. Attribution as an inescapable judgement call
Political implications : authority and trust
3. Standards of proof. Domestic and international legal standards for attribution : a mismatch
State sponsorship : malleable standards and misleading criteria
4. Private companies. Three factors used to undermine companies' credibility
A significant role on the international scene
5. Time. Measurable time : efforts to reduce it
Time in terms of context for national security incidents
6. Plausible deniability. Sources of plausible deniability
Strategic considerations for warranting plausible deniability