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"The Information Age of the twenty-first century is distinguished by the proliferation of networks of power that transmit information in a variety of forms and have the effect of defining and decentralizing power relationships. The instantaneous transmission of information through vast geographic space has made possible our current global economic system, as well as the operations of modern governments, militaries, and social organizations. Their capabilities hinge on the accessibility of cyberspace to all participants. To be absent from these networks of information is to be absent from power."--Provided by publisher

To what extent do cyberspace operations increase the risks of escalation between nation-state rivals? Scholars and practitioners have been concerned about cyber escalation for decades, but the question remains hotly debated. The issue is increasingly important for international politics as more states develop and employ offensive cyber capabilities, and as the international system is increasingly characterized by emergent multipolarity. In Escalation Dynamics in Cyberspace, Erica D. Lonergan and Shawn W. Lonergan tackle this question head-on, presenting a comprehensive theory that explains the conditions under which cyber operations may lead to escalation. In doing so, they challenge long-held assumptions about strategic interactions in cyberspace, arguing that cyberspace is not as dangerous as the conventional wisdom might suggest. In some cases, cyber operations could even facilitate the de-escalation of international crises. To support their claims, Lonergan and Lonergan test their theory against a range of in-depth case studies, including strategic interactions between the United States and key rivals; a series of case studies of the role of cyber operations in international crises; and plausible future scenarios involving cyber operations during conflict. They then apply their analytical insights to policymaking, making the case that skepticism is warranted about the overall efficacy of employing cyber power for strategic ends. By exploring the role of cyber operations in routine competition, crises, and warfighting, Escalation Dynamics in Cyberspace presents nuanced insights about how cyberspace affects international politics.

Information as a Military Asset -- Targets and Combatants -- Cyberwarfare, Law, and Ethics -- Intelligence Operations in a Connected World -- The Evolving Threat: From Script Kiddies to Advanced Attackers -- Social Engineering and Cyberwarfare -- Weaponizing Cyberspace: A History -- Nonstate Actors in Cyberwar -- Defense-in-Depth Strategies -- Cryptography and Cyberwar -- Defending Endpoints -- Defending Networks -- Defending Data -- Cyberwarfare and Military Doctrine -- Pandora's Box: The Future of Cyberwarfare.

"This book examines the future trend toward 'intelligent' warfare considering the global environment, the history of warfare and scientific and technological advancement. It develops a comprehensive set of theoretical frameworks, application concepts, and evaluation criteria for military intelligence. The volume is packed with theoretical highlights and vivid examples, including the tracking of Osama bin Laden, the decapitation strike against Qasem Soleimani, the remote assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists, the drone war in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, modern equipment deployed in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and the war between social media groups. In addition, the author envisions a possible future for 'intelligent' war in which adversarial parties engage in combat through virtual and unmanned systems. This nature may help avoid the brutality and high death toll associated with traditional warfare. The book explores the possibility of future civilized wars. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of Politics, Military Intelligence, Military Technology, and those who are interested in intelligent warfare in general"--

"Cyber technology-or cyber tech-is a major part of warfare, but it might seem too complex or complicated for young people to understand. However, with the help of this clear and comprehensive guide to military cyber tech, readers can become experts on this exciting STEM topic. The accessible main text and detailed sidebars are paired with graphic organizers and full-color photographs to give readers an up-close look inside warfare in the digital age. Readers also sharpen their critical-thinking skills with a series of questions designed to help them form their own opinions"--

A bold re-conceptualization of the fundamentals driving behavior and dynamics in cyberspace. Most cyber operations and campaigns fall short of activities that states would regard as armed conflict. In Cyber Persistence Theory, Michael P. Fischerkeller, Emily O. Goldman, and Richard J. Harknett argue that a failure to understand this strategic competitive space has led many states to misapply the logic and strategies of coercion and conflict to this environment and, thus, suffer strategic loss as a result. The authors show how the paradigm of deterrence theory can neither explain nor manage the preponderance of state cyber activity. They present a new theory that illuminates the exploitive, rather than coercive, dynamics of cyber competition and an analytical framework that can serve as the basis for new strategies of persistence. Drawing on their policy experience, they offer a new set of prescriptions to guide policymakers toward a more stable, secure cyberspace.