Cyber Operations and Their Responsible Use

In the twenty-first century, cyberspace and the 'real world' have become inseparable. The stability and security of cyberspace therefore affect, in increasingly profound ways, the economies, international reputations, national security, military capabilities and global influence of states.

Autorentext

In a 33-year career at the UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) Marcus Willett CB OBE rose to become its deputy head, with personal responsibility for, amongst other things, all GCHQ cyber operations. Previously, he was GCHQ's first Director Cyber and led the UK national offensive cyber programme. He also held senior posts across the wider UK intelligence and security community. Since 2018, Marcus has been Senior Adviser for Cyber at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and has advised government policymakers as well as private companies in the UK, US and elsewhere. His previous publications include articles on the SolarWinds hack, the Ukraine war, and a methodology for measuring the cyber power of states.

Klappentext

In the twenty-first century, cyberspace and the 'real world' have become inseparable. The stability and security of cyberspace therefore affect, in increasingly profound ways, the economies, international reputations, national security, military capabilities and global influence of states.

Inhalt

Introduction: Attacking the issue Chapter One: What we mean Chapter Two: A short history of cyber operations Chapter Three: The cyber dimension of the Russia-Ukraine war Chapter Four: The strategic utility of cyber operations Chapter Five: Strategic risks Chapter Six: Responsible cyber power Chapter Seven: The UK model Chapter Eight: The future Conclusion: Maintaining balance