Another difference between physical space and cyberspace is the goal of an attack.

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In cyberspace, this might mean knowing from whence an attack originated, or who was responsible, not always the easiest evidence to acquire.

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Destruction of an object in cyberspace can sometimes be a goal, but usually the goals in a cyber attack are different.

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In cyberspace, where attacks can launch in milliseconds, a nation might not have enough time to detect an attack and mount a defense.

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