conference paper
Integrating cyberspace power into military power in joint operations context
Abstract
Cyberspace is recognized as a warfare domain by several countries that have developed cyber military capabilities. The ensuing formalization of the cyber warfare domain and its related capabilities is followed by the development of national doctrines and concepts. Also, some countries, including several NATO allies, are still working to formalize and recognize cyberspace as a warfare domain. Both states of affairs share understanding, integration, development, and formalism related problems in integrating cyberspace power with military power. These problems emanate from the long-standing existence of cyber assets in land, air, sea, and space warfare domains. This interconnectedness engenders a network perception of cyberspace and precludes the comprehensive integration of cyber power. A discussion of joint operations introduces a necessary foundation to ameliorate the integration process. We first discuss why cyberspace must be a warfare domain, reiterating the importance of an information environment in the warfare discussion. We discuss an intrusion example for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) analyst. We exemplify a scenario that discusses a deception that could occur due to existing limited cognitive models. Then, we will discuss a new approach to model the cognitive dimension so that the models of information environment will be compatible with human information processing and cognitive schema development. This approach will provide the foundation for implementing higher-order theories to develop pre-emptive measures against social engineering, cyber information, and psychological operations by including the cognitive dimension in the models. © 2018 Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Author keywords
cognition, cyberspace, information environment, information operations, isr