Examining Emergent Behavior in Support of Cyber Operational Preparation of the Environment
Abstract
The primary goal of Cyber Operational Preparation of the Environment (C-OPE) is to enhance commanders decision-making capability by providing detailed situational awareness of the operational environment. However, current cyberspace methodologies and technologies often fail to realize this goal due to the complex nature of cyberspace operations and the need for advanced, scalable military capabilities. This research seeks to improve commanders situational awareness of the cyber operational environment by evaluating the efficacy of Monterey Phoenix (MP) in performing C-OPE activities. Specifically, this study performs emergent behavior analysis to examine MPs potential to enhance commanders understanding, decision-making, and situational awareness. The research reconstructs the cybersecurity operations process as detailed in the Information Assurance and Computer Defense Autoimmunity Playbook for Information Brokers: Autoimmunity Analysis of Submitted Cyber Threat Information. The research is presented through the lens of systems engineering, enabling the results to be contextualized within the cyber operational environment. The results of this study provide detailed examples and recommendations to USCYBERCOMs planners, analysts, and decision-makers on the use of MP as a tool for C-OPE activities and its potential to enhance situational awareness of the operational environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1224523
Entities
People
- David A. Beard
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School