Research on Cyber Warfare

[renderman]

Re: Research on Cyber Warfare

Might help if we know what your topic is other than 'cyber warfare'.

For research I'd suggest getting outside of the cyber warfare field slightly for some perspective on things since cyber warfare is almost impossible to find materials not steeped in rhetoric, fear mongering and self serving interests (IMHO).

The works of Bruce Schneier have been pretty good for that. Secrets and Lies comes to mind as it did alot to help me understand risk and threat in general and make my own decisions rather than someone else's opinions of it.

Didn't see anything from Winn Schwartau on your list. Can't detail specific works since I usually get info straight from him.

Any chance your paper will be shared after it's done?

[AgentDarkApple]

Re: Research on Cyber Warfare

Thanks! Here is what I have so far. Some of this is directly about cyber warfare or the military's recent efforts to step up training for cyber warfare. Other sources point out vulnerabilities of what sorts of things could possibly become targets. This is only my first week of class, so I'm still early in the research phase. I only have limited access to most of the books, as I do not own a copy of many of them.

Cyber Warfare/Information Warfare:

Relevant Definitions (NSA site)- http://www.nsa.gov/about/faqs/terms_acronyms.shtml

War 2.0- http://www.amazon.com/War-2-0-Irregu.../dp/0313364702

Strategic Warfare in Cyber Space - http://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Warf...ref=pd_sim_b_1

Cyber Warfare and Cyber Terrorism - http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Warfare-...787112&sr=1-84

Cyber Terrorism: Political and Economic Implications - http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Terroris...ef=pd_sim_b_11

Conquest in Cyberspace: National Security and Information Warfare - http://www.amazon.com/Conquest-Cyber...785375&sr=1-89

The Nature of War in the Information Age: Clausewitzian Future - http://www.amazon.com/Nature-War-Inf...5327382&sr=8-1

Unrestricted Warfare by Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui (old but still relevant)

Study warns of Cyber Warfare - http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/17/cyb...are/index.html

China - http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-cyberwarfare/
- http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-race-with-us/

Georgia & Russia - http://www.defensetech.org/archives/004363.html
- http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4277603.html
- http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/europ...war_08-13.html
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7559850.stm

North Korea - http://www.scmagazineuk.com/North-Ko...rticle/136235/
- http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/...n5145967.shtml

Israel - http://www1.cei.gov.cn/ce/doc/cenlx/200907150006.htm

India, Israel, Pakistan- http://www.asiantribune.com/news/200...uclear-program

US Govt agencies stepping up cyber security - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0617123441.htm

USAF cyber warfare training - http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=11261989

Pre-9/11 report to Congress on cyber warfare (need something more current) - http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/RL30735.pdf

Command and control infrastructures - http://digital.cs.usu.edu/~erbacher/...olPoster-1.pdf

PBS documentary - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cyberwar/

NY Times cyberwar series -http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/fea...war/index.html

List of links to more relevant information - http://staff.washington.edu/dittrich/cyberwarfare.html

Vulnerabilities/Targets:

Smart Grid - http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,555367,00.html

Critical Networks - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1008113339.htm

HEMP & HPM - http://www.scribd.com/doc/20517361/H...at-Assessments

Note: I'll probably end up throwing in some stuff from my text books about cyber security, information assurance, etc. as well as some of the theories of war from Sun Tzu and Clausewitz that are relevant to cyber warfare.

[sintax_error]

Re: Research on Cyber Warfare

I'd be happy to post some links to things, but since you are the one asking how about you start with some links to what you have found already? That way even more people can get the benefit of this thread.

I for one would love to take a look at what you've already come across, AgentDarkApple. I personally wouldn't be able to offer up much more than a Google search as far as what you're looking for, but I am interested on a non-professional level in Cyber Warfare research.

[Dark Tangent]

Re: Research on Cyber Warfare

I'd be happy to post some links to things, but since you are the one asking how about you start with some links to what you have found already? That way even more people can get the benefit of this thread.

[AgentDarkApple]

Hi everyone, I've been lurking here for a few months, and I'm finally posting. A little bit of background - I am working on a bachelor's in Information Systems Security, and I want to get a Master's in Cyber Warfare afterward. For my Information Assurance class, I am writing a paper about "cyber warfare". I have already found several books, articles, government documents, case studies, etc. on the topic. I was just wondering if anyone had any resources they could contribute. I'm mainly looking for unclassified government documents, academic research, or any lesser-known books or publications that I may have missed. Some of the more comprehensive books on the topic are a bit dated and aren't as helpful as one would expect. I know a few books on "cyber warfare" are up for release in the next few months, but most of them will be released after the paper is due. I'm also open to articles in languages other than English. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!