The Fourth Battlefield: The Growing Role of Cyber Operations in Global Conflict
Summary
Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike, explores the increasing integration of cyber operations into global conflicts. He discusses how these operations support traditional kinetic warfare, serve as precursors to conflict, and are fundamentally changing the nature of the modern battlefield.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article discusses the escalating use of cyber operations in global conflict, which represents a growing threat landscape and new forms of aggression.
Defender Context
The increasing weaponization of cyberspace in global conflicts means defenders must be prepared for state-sponsored cyberattacks that can be coordinated with physical military actions. This necessitates a heightened awareness of geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on the cyber domain.