The Cyber Dimensions of the Syrian Civil War: Implications for Future Conflict

Abstract

This Perspective describes cyber operations known to have been used during the Syrian civil war from January 2011 until December 2013. The cyber operations of pro-regime forces, anti-regime forces, and nations providing support, as well as US involvement and its effects on these cyber operations, are discussed as a basis for drawing observations and implications for future conflicts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 2015
Accession Number
ADA620195

Entities

People

  • Edwin Grohe

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Weapons
  • Civil War
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Cyber Threats
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Electronic Mail
  • International Relations
  • Internet
  • Network Protocols
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists

Fields of Study

  • Sociology

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Legality in Cyberspace