Special Series: Cyberwarfare

Georgia, Russia: The Cyberwarfare Angle
August 12, 2008 2127 GMT
Russia's assault on Georgia has not been limited to tanks and fighter jets. [more]
China: Cybersecurity and Mosaic Intelligence
The Chinese government has been at the forefront of the exploitation of cyberspace in the 21st century. Part of a series on cyberspace as battlespace. [more]
U.S.: Strengthening Cybersecurity
July 21, 2008 1734 GMT
Major funding for a classified Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative is now under consideration in the U.S. Congress. [more]
Cyberwarfare 101: Case Study of a Textbook Attack
One of the most mature instances of a cyberwarfare attack was an assault on Internet networks in Estonia in late April and early May of 2007. Part of a series on cyberspace as battlespace. [more]
Cyberwarfare 101: What Makes a Hacker Tick
The online hacker community is strongly individualistic, but it does exhibit a number of characteristic ideologies that should be considered in any meaningful discussion of cyberwarfare. Part of a series on cyberspace as battlespace. [more]
Cyberwarfare 101: Black Hats, White Hats, Crackers and Bots
Skilled cyberwarriors can be fiercely individualistic and anonymous, though several broad classifications help give definition to the community and highlight some of the major types of actors in cyberspace. [more]
Cyberwarfare 101: The Internet Is Mightier Than the Sword
In addition to being a revolutionary medium of communication, the Internet also offers a devastating means of waging war. Understanding the evolution of the Internet is key to understanding the future and effectiveness of cyberwarfare. [more]
U.S.: Cyberdefense Exercises and Vulnerabilities Revealed
The National Cyber Security Division of the Homeland Security Department wrapped up an exercise known as Cyber Storm II on March 14. [more]
U.S.: Cyber Command's Strategic Vision
The Strategic Vision statement issued by the U.S. Air Force Cyber Command provides a glimpse of the military's efforts to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in cyberspace. [more]
Cyberwarfare: A Glossary of Useful Terms
A collection of terms and core concepts helpful for understanding cyberwarfare. [more]
To have STRATFOR's free intelligence reports emailed to you each week, click here.