Category: Cyber Security and Information Warfare

The NAOC’s Cyber Security and Information Warfare Program looks to explain in-depth the widespread developments, incidents and threats pertaining to security’s newest domain. Cyberspace consists of all the physical and digital networks which underpin today’s information infrastructure and is therefore integral to all aspects of security. This page aims to help Canadians stay informed on this increasingly pivotal realm.

Growing Issue of U.S Cyber Security

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defense, Emerging Security, Piotr Zulauf, Security, The United States of America October 5, 2014 Piotr Zulauf

In his most recent article, Piotr Zulauf discusses the growing issues of Cyber Security in the United States of America.

NATO Reaffirms Solidarity in Event of Cyber Attack

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security September 17, 2014 Rebecca Mukuna

Rebecca Mukuna explains NATO’s role in the event of an international cyber attack.

Bitcoin: A Look at the Controversial Cryptocurrency

Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Culture, Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Development, Emerging Security, Expanding Community, Global Governance, International Law & Policy, Investment, Kyle Chatterson, Security, Security, Trade and the Economy, Society, Technology, The United States of America, Trade, Western Europe May 10, 2014 Kyle Chatterson

Kyle Chatterson takes a look at what bitcoin is, the misconceptions surrounding it, and why some think it could change the world.

The Cyber Siege of NATO

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security, Expanding Community September 30, 2013 Paul Pryce

NATO is experiencing a growing number of cyber attacks, straining resources. Paul Pryce suggests a PR solution.

NATO, Article 5, and Cyberspace: An Overview of NATO’s Cyber Security Strategy

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security, Enko Koceku July 25, 2013 Enko Koceku

Enko Koceku examines NATO’s cyber defence strategy.

Prism, the NSA, and Its Implications for American Privacy

Alexandra Zakreski, Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security June 17, 2013 Alexandra Zakreski

Alexandra Zakreski discusses the surveillance program Prism and why it’s so problematic.

NATO and the Cyber Security Imperative

Avery Bruenjes, Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security June 11, 2013 Avery Bruenjes

Avery Bruenjes on the need for NATO dialogue on cyber security.

Naming and Shaming in Cyberspace: Implications of U.S.-China Cyber Relations for NATO and Global Security

Asia-Pacific, Christopher Kelly, Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security May 14, 2013 Christopher Kelly

Breaking the long silence On Monday, May 6, 2013, the Pentagon released their annual report to Congress, explicitly accusing the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of sponsoring cyber operations against American government agencies and industries. Analysts and observers of global affairs and international security have long suspected the complicity of the Chinese state in coordinating and sponsoring cyber […]

Finding Pandora: Open Source Warfare

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security, Enko Koceku November 20, 2012 Enko Koceku

Enko Koceku on NATO’s Cyber Defense policy and it’s implications

From Cyber Security to Cyber Warfare

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security, Uri Marantz November 13, 2012 Uri Marantz

Public Safety Canada and the Department of Homeland Security in the United States recently announced the Cyber Security Action Plan of 2012, a bilateral initiative designed to improve both countries’ cyber security forces and protect mutually vulnerable digital infrastructure. This plan indicates that cyber security threats are not bound by national boundaries or confined to […]