information warfare

Information and disinformation can be powerful weapons. In the internet age, nations and nonstate actors seek to accomplish foreign policy goals using cyberspace.

"In February of 2013, Richard Stengel, the former editor-in-chief of Time, joined the Obama administration as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Within days, two shocking events made world-wide headlines: ISIS executed American journalist James Foley on a graphic video seen by tens of millions, and Vladimir Putin's "little green men"-Russian special forces-invaded Crimea, amid a blizzard of Russian denials and false flags"--Jacket flap.

"Examines the role of social media and other forms of 'new media' in changing the face of modern warfare ... Explores the way social media has transformed the way that we fight, win, and consume wars, and what that means for the world going forward"--Provided by publisher.

As lives offline and online merge even more, it?s easy to forget how we got here. Rise of the Machines reclaims the spectacular story of cybernetics, a control theory of man and machine. In a history that unpacks one of the twentieth century?s pivotal ideas, Thomas Rid delivers a thought-provoking portrait of our technology-enraptured era.

The United States military now views cyberspace as the "fifth domain" of warfare, alongside land, air, sea, and space. All of our protection agencies field teams of hackers who launch cyber strikes against enemy targets. These virtual warriors, along with a growing band of private-sector counterparts, are charged with defending us against the vast array of criminals, terrorists, and foreign governments who attack us with ever-increasing frequency and effectiveness.

Provides information on cybersecurity, discussing the central issues, how cybersecurity works, and why it is important.

Analyzes the threat to U.S. national security of cyber war. Explains what cyber war is, how its weapons work, and how the nation is vulnerable to cyber attack. Discusses examples of how foreign cyber spies have hacked into the office of the Secretary of Defense, the control systems for U.S. electric power grids, and the plans to protect America's new fighter aircraft.

Describes what a cyberwar might be like, who the enemy might be, and how the U.S. might respond.