{
  "answer": "No. A request can describe a need, but lawful authority depends on jurisdiction, identity of the competent authority, ownership or consent, mission type, target status, effect, domestic and international law, and the written approvals required for that operation.",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://xn--mwe.com/questions/can-a-customer-request-authorize-an-offensive-cyber-operation/",
  "claimStatus": "PROJECT DOCTRINE",
  "correctionStatus": "CURRENT K05 RELEASE",
  "id": "K01-ANSWER-096",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-08-16",
  "question": "Can a customer request authorize an offensive cyber operation?",
  "releaseId": "K12-2026-08-16",
  "researchCutoff": "2026-08-16",
  "shortAnswer": "No. A request can describe a need, but lawful authority depends on jurisdiction, identity of the competent authority, ownership or consent, mission type, target status, effect, domestic and international law, and the written approvals required for that operation.",
  "slug": "can-a-customer-request-authorize-an-offensive-cyber-operation",
  "sourceRevalidatedAt": "2026-08-15T23:00:00Z",
  "status": "PROJECT DOCTRINE",
  "topic": "authorized-cyber-effects",
  "type": "Question"
}