Rule 9 states that a state may exercise territorial jurisdiction over cyberspace infrastructure and persons engaged in cyberspace activities within its territory; cyberspace activities originating in, or completed within, its territory; or cyberspace activities having a substantial effect within its territory. A large part of cyber operations includes transmitting data—usually encrypted—which, because of network routing, may transit through the territorial cyberspace architecture of another state. (1)
Describe the laws and rules that govern territorial jurisdiction, citing specific, credible sources.
Explain whether cyber operations that collect detailed intelligence on another state may exercise jurisdiction over data that traverses its territory, citing specific, credible sources that support your assertions and conclusions.
Provide a thorough, researched rationale for your perspective.
