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The Real Cyber War
Author: Shawn M. Powers
language: en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date: 2015-02-26
Contemporary discussion surrounding the role of the internet in society is dominated by words like: internet freedom, surveillance, cybersecurity, Edward Snowden and, most prolifically, cyber war. Behind the rhetoric of cyber war is an on-going state-centered battle for control of information resources. Shawn Powers and Michael Jablonski conceptualize this real cyber war as the utilization of digital networks for geopolitical purposes, including covert attacks against another state's electronic systems, but also, and more importantly, the variety of ways the internet is used to further a state’s economic and military agendas. Moving beyond debates on the democratic value of new and emerging information technologies, The Real Cyber War focuses on political, economic, and geopolitical factors driving internet freedom policies, in particular the U.S. State Department's emerging doctrine in support of a universal freedom to connect. They argue that efforts to create a universal internet built upon Western legal, political, and social preferences is driven by economic and geopolitical motivations rather than the humanitarian and democratic ideals that typically accompany related policy discourse. In fact, the freedom-to-connect movement is intertwined with broader efforts to structure global society in ways that favor American and Western cultures, economies, and governments. Thought-provoking and far-seeing, The Real Cyber War reveals how internet policies and governance have emerged as critical sites of geopolitical contestation, with results certain to shape statecraft, diplomacy, and conflict in the twenty-first century.
Cyber War Facts
Cyber War Facts explores the escalating threat of cyber warfare and its impact on global security, offering a comprehensive look at vulnerabilities and strategic implications. The book highlights how digital attacks can cripple critical infrastructure, potentially leading to economic disruption and social unrest. A key insight is that many nations are inadequately prepared for sophisticated cyberattacks, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated responses from governments, businesses, and individuals. It explores the evolution of cyber warfare, from early hacking to state-sponsored campaigns. The book meticulously analyzes case studies and the motivations behind various cyberattacks, along with potential defense strategies. It adopts a fact-based approach, presenting information clearly and concisely while avoiding technical jargon. The book begins by laying out the core principles of cyber warfare, then systematically examines specific attacks, analyzes the actors involved, and dissects infrastructure vulnerabilities. The book concludes with actionable recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity posture. It connects to international relations, law, and computer science, providing insights into how cyber warfare reshapes geopolitical power dynamics.
Information Warfare in the Age of Cyber Conflict
This book examines the shape, sources and dangers of information warfare (IW) as it pertains to military, diplomatic and civilian stakeholders. Cyber warfare and information warfare are different beasts. Both concern information, but where the former does so exclusively in its digitized and operationalized form, the latter does so in a much broader sense: with IW, information itself is the weapon. The present work aims to help scholars, analysts and policymakers understand IW within the context of cyber conflict. Specifically, the chapters in the volume address the shape of influence campaigns waged across digital infrastructure and in the psychology of democratic populations in recent years by belligerent state actors, from the Russian Federation to the Islamic Republic of Iran. In marshalling evidence on the shape and evolution of IW as a broad-scoped phenomenon aimed at societies writ large, the authors in this book present timely empirical investigations into the global landscape of influence operations, legal and strategic analyses of their role in international politics, and insightful examinations of the potential for democratic process to overcome pervasive foreign manipulation. This book will be of much interest to students of cybersecurity, national security, strategic studies, defence studies and International Relations in general.