A Stakeholder-Based Analysis of the Benefits of Network Enabled Capability

Soft systems methodology in net-centric cyber defence system development

“…A net-centric approach refers to a dynamic ecosystem where interconnecting people and systems (independent of time or location), improves situational awareness and shortens decision cycles; that along with inter-organisational collaboration and information sharing, will generate shared situational awareness and enable self-synchronisation that will result in increased whole system performance, effectiveness of action and use of resources [3]. While a theoretical definition of a 'net-centric approach' is lacking and its interpretation mainly depends upon context or perspective, the expected benefits can be intuitively accepted [4], but will remain out of reach until human-centric aspects are addressed [5]. This has placed a burden on Command and Control (C2) systems, that broadly include the activities of acquiring, managing, sharing and exploiting information, to support decision making [3].…”