Cyberspace as a Domain of Operations: What Is NATO's Vision and Strategy

Abstract

This article explores the ramifications of the North Atlantic Treaty Organizations (NATO) decision in 2014 to declare cyber as a domain of operations. It outlines the cyber threat landscape that has given rise to this initiative and the doctrinal and organizational steps NATO has taken to implement this concept within its military planning and structures. Finally, the article analyzes how NATOs greater access to cyber capabilities can enhance its overall deterrence and defense.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 06, 2018
Accession Number
AD1068701

Entities

People

  • Jamie Shea

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Cyber Defense Techniques
  • Cyber Threats
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Defense Planning
  • Denial Of Service Attack
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Internet
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Situational Awareness

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Legality in Cyberspace