What Would You Do With a Nation-State Cyber Army? - Military Strategies in Cybersecurity

Explore the mindset and strategies behind nation-state cyber operations in this 20-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2018. Gain insights into how military-scale cyber forces approach cybersecurity, moving beyond traditional information security concepts. Examine the rise of massive government-backed cyber operations and their global impact. Learn about time-tested military techniques adapted for offensive and defensive cyber operations, including effects-based operations, targeting, deception, center of gravity analysis, command and control, and cyber-enabled information operations. Understand the scale, audacity, capabilities, and resources involved in modern cyber warfare to better prepare for future threats and comprehend the mindset of potential attackers.

Intro
Disclaimer
Levels of War
A Cyber Army of Today
Military Thinking Adopted in Cybersecurity
Center of Gravity Analysis
Fires and Targeting
Intelligence Process
Deception
The Future of Cyber Armies
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