'I Agree': How 21st Century Big Data is Revolutionizing Military Capabilities in Phase 0
Abstract
Emerging technologies and commercial data markets provide novel resources for US cyber operations (CO) by generating Publicly Available Information and, or, Commercially Available Information (PAI/CAI). PAI/CAI fundamentally change the intelligence collection paradigm by allowing for passive, low risk Cyber Information Collection methods. The DOD should systematically use PAI/CAI within a prescribed model to enable Cyber Information Collection Operations (CICO) during Joint Force Phase 0 operations. Doing so would make the Joint Force more competitive with Great Power Competition (GPC)adversaries in the contemporary operational environment. Emerging hybrid warfare models and gray zone conflict within those models favor competitors who leverage PAI/CAI in lieu of information from state conducted intelligence collection operations. This research proposes the Joint Data Collection Efficient Frontier (JDCEF) model as a way for DOD CICO to leverage PAI/CAI while balancing CO operational risk and scalability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 23, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1177661
Entities
People
- Sean W Dugan
Organizations
- Marine Corps University