The projection and measurement of cyberpower

Venables, Adrian; Shaikh, Siraj Ahmed; Shuttleworth, James

doi:10.1057/sj.2015.35

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“…Instead, a more comprehensive approach is necessary, wherein a cyber-capable state exhibits proficiency in safeguarding the integrity of its cyberspace through vigilant monitoring, timely patching, and proficient network system definition. In addition to defensive capabilities, a cyber-capable state must demonstrate the capacity to manage, manipulate, and effectively navigate vast volumes of data crucial for modern economies and networked military operations [27]. The ability to generate intelligence and strategically wield cyberspace to exert influence is also imperative.…”

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“…The ability to generate intelligence and strategically wield cyberspace to exert influence is also imperative. In sum, any definition of national cyber power ought to adopt a holistic approach, considering all facets of the cyber domain beyond mere considerations of defense or offense [27]. Embracing this comprehensive perspective will enable a more accurate and insightful assessment of cyber power, avoiding oversimplifications and yielding more meaningful results in cyber power measurement and analysis.…”

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Assessing Power and Hierarchy in Cyberspace: An Approach of Power Transition Theory

Lorci

2024

Applied Cybersecurity & Internet Governance

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This study explores the application of Power Transition Theory (PTT) to cyberspace, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework for understanding and measuring cyber power. Utilizing PTT’s national power model, the research treats states as rational and unitary actors, integrating the rational actor model to assess state behavior in cyberspace. The objectives include defining cyber power, developing a novel metric for its evaluation, and categorizing states within a hierarchical structure of cyber power. By analyzing key components such as data resources, digital economic strength, and cyber political capacity, the study provides a nuanced understanding of cyber power dynamics. The results demonstrate that the traditional IR theories retain relevance in the cyber domain, offering a valuable lens for comprehending global cyber governance and geopolitical competition. This foundational work sets the stage for future analyses of power transitions within cyberspace, highlighting the critical interplay between traditional power metrics and emerging digital landscapes.

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Section: Intersection Of Cyberspace Power and International Relationsmentioning

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Section: Intersection Of Cyberspace Power and International Relationsmentioning

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Assessing Power and Hierarchy in Cyberspace: An Approach of Power Transition Theory

Lorci

2024

Applied Cybersecurity & Internet Governance

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“…Over the years, a range of technical and survey data has been used to present a range of cybersecurity factors, including everything from malware fragments for attribution [16] to emerging trends in the technical and social sphere [17]. Any such artefact of evidence is then subject a number of considerations.…”

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An Evidence Quality Assessment Model for Cyber Security Policymaking

Hussain

Shaikh²,

Chung

et al. 2018

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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One key factor underpinning a state's capacity to respond to policy challenges of cybersecurity is the quality of evidence supporting such decision making. As part of this process, policy advisers, essentially a diverse group including everyone from civil servants to elected policy makers, are asked to assess evidence from a mix of sources. Sometimes with little relevant expertise and often in time-critical scenarios, assessing threat, risk and proportionate response based on a mix of official briefings, academic sources, and industry threat reports is a challenge. The imperative of dealing with such issues in a timely fashion presents novel technical and political challenges for policy advisers. In this paper we present a model to help assess the quality of such evidence. The Evidence Quality Assessment Model (EQAM) is essentially a tool to help assess evidence fitness and credibility for use in such decision making. We illustrate the model with a sample of possible evidence sources to demonstrate how different attributes could be used for a comparison. The ultimate goal here is to help resolve potential conflicts and weigh findings and opinions systematically.

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The projection and measurement of cyberpower

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Assessing Power and Hierarchy in Cyberspace: An Approach of Power Transition Theory

Assessing Power and Hierarchy in Cyberspace: An Approach of Power Transition Theory

An Evidence Quality Assessment Model for Cyber Security Policymaking

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