Cyber
Cyber is now recognized as a major warfighting domain alongside land, sea, air, and space, where nations compete for dominance through attacks, defense, and information control. Understanding it today is essential, as cyber operations shape modern warfare, national security, and the resilience of societies in an increasingly digital world.
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Defending Free Speech With Free Choice: Towards Technology-Driven, Human-Centred, Endpoint Solutions For Society As A Whole
Abstract: Cognitive warfare and especially disinformation now rely heavily on social media platforms, cybertechnologies and AI, with the aim of creating confusion, societal polarization, mistrust, anger, and hatred against governments, organizations, communities or opposing individuals. While disinformation is a global problem, early defences based on censorship also threaten core Western values such as freedom of Read more →
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The Janus-Faced Hybrid Nature Of Cyber-Related Technologies In The Cognitive Domain
Abstract: As a prerequisite to effectively identifying and countering cyber and hybrid threats, as well as cognitive warfare/superiority campaigns against Western democracies worldwide, it is crucial to have cross-governmental and international information-sharing capabilities. Due to the vast amount of data, this process must be supported by technically advanced AI/ML-powered technology to analyse multilingual and publicly Read more →
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FREE DOWNLOAD – Aspects of Cognitive Warfare
Click to download for free! 2024_TDHJ-Hybrid CoE- Cognitive Warfare 2024 The geopolitical confrontation between democratic and authoritarian states is intensifying. New technologies are currently playing multiple roles in this conflict. As a key factor in states’ economic resources, technological assets and capabilities have always played an important role in the global balance of power. Their Read more →
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Then We Will Fight In The Shade
Abstract: The recognition of existential threats such as cognitive warfare is crucial to avoid defeat. Western societies must address such threats by leveraging their militaries’ adaptability. Relying solely on the military poses risks, however, necessitating a comprehensive approach to national security. Coordination among all the instruments of power under democratic control is essential for effective Read more →
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National Cyberspace And Cyber Operations
Abstract: Historically, warfare has occurred in various operating environments, traditionally referred to as domains: land; sea; air; and outer space. In recent times information and cyberspace have emerged as additional domains. National cyberspace can be categorized in six dimensions: military; political; economic; societal; technological; and citizen. Offensive cyber operations are increasing in diversity, sophistication and Read more →
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Legal And Strategic Approaches To AI-Enhanced Critical Infrastructure Threats
Abstract: Communications networks form the backbone of society in today’s interconnected world, enabling global connectivity and innovation. These systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, however, as evidenced by Russian forces targeting satellite-based networks during the Ukraine war, disrupting crucial services. This highlights the need to protect critical infrastructure from digital threats. AI-enhanced threats exacerbate vulnerabilities but Read more →
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From Hunches To Forecasts: Combining Machine And Human Intelligence For Cyber-Information Sensemaking
Abstract: Hybrid warfare operations embrace an “anything that gets results” strategy, including significant information operations. Western democracies need to better understand the information operations that are undertaken against them. This will need to involve more rigorous observation, monitoring and measurement of malign political campaigns undertaken against them via the internet. Problem statement: How can hybrid Read more →
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AI In Cyber Warfare
Abstract: For contemporary cyberwarfare operations, the integration of artificial intelligence presents both exceptional opportunities and difficult challenges. Following the NotPetya attack, organisations such as CrowdStrike enhanced their threat detection capabilities using AI. CrowdStrike Falcon, an endpoint protection platform, utilises machine learning algorithms to detect and respond to advanced threats in real-time. Furthermore, in the wake Read more →
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Philosophy Of Cyber Warfare
Abstract: The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) rapid rise in global cyber warfare threatens economic stability and geopolitical security. Their state-backed cyber espionage, targeting governments, corporations, and institutions, raises concerns about intellectual property theft and political espionage. Allegations of targeting critical infrastructure add to the potential for significant economic harm. The integration of cyber warfare Read more →
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The Reality Of Cyber Operations In The Grey Zone – The Emerging Geopolitics
Abstract: The impact of cyberattacks has been discussed through the scenario of devastating attacks by an adversary on critical infrastructure. As cyberspace is an emerging domain, methods and defence mechanisms are still being developed. The use of offensive operations is technically demanding and fought with unintended consequences, leading to the development of coercive measures through Read more →
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