Another manifestation of cyber conflict: attaining military objectives through cyber avenues of approach. Issue 2 (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fasana, Kenton G.
• Is Part Of: Defence studies. Volume 18:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 167
• Page End: 187
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Cyber war -- cyber conflict -- Clausewitz -- Sun Tzu -- military theory; Military policy -- Periodicals; International relations -- Periodicals; National security -- Periodicals; Defensive (Military science) -- Periodicals; 355.0305
• DOI: 10.1080/14702436.2018.1462661
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-2436

Abstract

Abstract: Cyberspace is an avenue of approach through which a military force can attain objectives of value. Through these cyber avenues of approach, military forces can engage, vet, organize, and direct human agents to accomplish specific activities. Although the objectives of these activities could differ from traditional military objectives, they still have military relevance. This particular manifestation of cyber conflict is neither a new domain of war nor something outside of warfare. Rather, it can be viewed as an emerging avenue of approach in the larger context of military operations, auguring benefits in the integration of cyber activities with operations.