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.

Cyberspace and the Future of Security

As the global security landscape is going beyond physical space, Ian Goertz examines how cyberspace is becoming a new domain for security threats and cyber crimes.

How the Web Was Won

Africa, Canada, Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Emerging Security, Europe, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Japan, Nigeria, North Korea, Paul Pryce, Security, Security, Trade and the Economy, Technology, The United States of America, Western Europe September 15, 2015 Paul Pryce

Cybercrime presents an increasing cost to international trade, but Paul Pryce discusses a promising response from Interpol.

‘Killer Robots’ and the Future of Security

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defence Spending, Defense, Emerging Security, Global Governance, Ian Goertz, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Technology, Uncategorized, United Nations September 15, 2015 Ian Goertz

Ian is discussing the positive impacts that Artificial Intelligence and Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems could play in the future of security and combat.

Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defense, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Emerging Security, Europe, Germany, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Jenny Yang, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Russia, Security, Society, Technology, The United States of America, Uncategorized, Western Europe August 20, 2015 Jenny Yang

In the final installment of a three-part series, Jenny looks at “countering disinformation campaigns” during the Cold War, and the lessons we can learn from them.

Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, Europe, Intelligence & National Security, Jenny Yang, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Russia, Security, Society, Technology, Ukraine, Uncategorized, Western Europe August 8, 2015 Jenny Yang

In Part Two of a three-part series, Jenny examines more closely Russia’s information warfare, and the influence media had in the 2014 Ukrainian Crisis.

Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defense, Development, Eastern Europe and Russia, Emerging Security, Intelligence & National Security, International Relations, Jenny Yang, NATO, Peace & Conflict Studies, Russia, Security, Society, Technology, The United States of America, Western Europe July 30, 2015 Jenny Yang

In the first of a three-part series, Jenny examines information warfare from the perspective of Russia.

A Calculated Risk: Intelligence Collection, Political Controversies and the Snowden Revelations

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, Europe, Germany, Intelligence & National Security, Stefan Konrad June 12, 2015 Stefan Konrad

Stefan Konrad explores the political ramifications and lessons that can be learned from the Chancellor Merkel phone tapping scandal.

Cyber-Terrorists Take On Hollywood

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security, Ryan Krueger, Security, Trade and the Economy January 20, 2015 Ryan Krueger

Ryan Krueger examines the Government of the United States response to North Korea for its most recent cyber-security attack.

Infographic: Cyber Threats and Attacks 2014

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Emerging Security, Hana Maqsood, Security, Security, Trade and the Economy, Technology December 16, 2014 Hana Maqsood

An overview of the biggest attacks, threats and trends in cyber security this past year

Interview with David Jones, CEO of Westgate Cybersecurity

Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Defense, Emerging Security, Jenny Yang, Security, Technology December 11, 2014 Jenny Yang

Jenny Yang takes the opportunity to interview Mr. David Jones, CEO of Westgate Cybersecurity, at the recent conference “NATO: A Credible Security Provider?”