Cyberwarfare: Information Operations in a Connected World

Cyberwarfare: Information Operations in a Connected World puts students on the real-world battlefield of cyberspace! It reviews the role that cyberwarfare plays in modern military operations -- operations in which it has become almost impossible to separate cyberwarfare from traditional warfare. Part 1 discusses the history of cyberwarfare and the variety of new concerns its emergence has fostered--from tactical considerations to the law of armed conflict and protection of civilians. Part 2 discusses how offensive cyberwarfare has become an important part of the modern military arsenal. The rise of the advanced persistent threat has changed the face of cyberwarfare, and military planners must now be conscious of a series of cyberwarfare actions. In response, the defensive strategies that militaries use have evolved to protect themselves against cyber attacks. The concept of defense-in-depth is critical to building a well-rounded defense that will stand up to cyberwarfare events. Part 3 explores the future of cyberwarfare; its interaction with military doctrine; and the Pandora's box opened by recent events, which have set the stage for future cyber attacks.

Key Features:

• Incorporates hands-on activities, relevant examples, and realistic exercises to prepare readers for their future careers
• Examines the importance of information as a military asset, from the days of Sun Tzu and Julius Caesar to the present
• Discusses cyberwarfare in light of the law of war and international conventions, and the new questions it is raising
• Reviews the various methods of attack used in recent years by both nation-state and nonstate actors
• Outlines strategies for defending endpoints, networks, and data
• Offers predictions on the future of cyberwarfare and its interaction with military doctrine
• Provides fresh capabilities information drawn from the Snowden NSA leaks

About the Authors

Mike Chapple is Senior Director for IT Service Delivery at the University of Notre Dame. In this role, he oversees the information security, data governance, IT architecture, project management, strategic planning and product management functions for the Office of Information Technologies. Mike also serves as a concurrent assistant professor in the University's Computer Applications and Management Departments where he teaches undergraduate courses on Information Security.

Mike previously served as Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice President at Notre Dame for two years. Prior to that, he was program manager of the University’s Information Security Program and a consultant to the Notre Dame Alumni Association on alumni engagement initiatives. Before returning to Notre Dame, Mike served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Brand Institute, a Miami-based marketing consultancy. Mike also spent four years in the information security research group at the National Security Agency and serving as an active duty intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force. He is a technical editor for Information Security Magazine and has written several books, including Information Security Illuminated, SQL Server 2008 for Dummies, and the CISSP Prep Guide.

Mike earned both his BS and Ph.D. degrees from Notre Dame in computer science & engineering. He also holds a MS in computer science from the University of Idaho and an MBA from Auburn University.

DAVID SEIDL is the senior director for Campus Technology Services at the University of Notre Dame. In his role at Notre Dame, he leads identity and access management; database, application, and platform services; and communications and digital signage as part of the university's Office of Information Technologies. He also serves as a concurrent instructor for Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, where he teaches a popular networking and security course. He has written and acted as a technical editor of several computer security books. Prior to his current role, he served in a variety of information security positions, and was recognized in 2013 as a member of Network Computing's Security Seven for his contributions to information security in higher education. He holds CISSP, GCIH, and GPEN certifications, as well as a master's degree in information security.