Cyber Warfare: Raising Information Security to a Top Priority
Abstract
Beyond the media hype, information warfare has become a central concern of the Internet age. While not denying the obvious military implications, a 15-year review (1990-2004) of information conflict reveals twelve characteristics and trends that affect civilian communities as well. For example, there is the growing availability of low-cost cyber weaponry on the Internet as modern societies increasingly rely on information infrastructures, and civilian organizations become the primary targets of attacks. Additionally, information warfare encompasses such domains as espionage, media perception, nation-state relations, and transnational criminal activities. As information conflict becomes a growing concern, managers must understand this reality and plan to defend against attacks. As a conclusion, this article provides a summary of the twelve selected characteristics of information conflict and offers a comprehensive strategy to promote effective information security in organizations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 22, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA425352
Entities
People
- Kenneth J. Knapp
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology