ISBN:
9780124079267
,
0124079261
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (1 v.)
,
ill.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Keywords:
Cyberterrorism
;
Information warfare ; Case studies
;
Cyberspace ; Security measures
;
Computer crimes
;
Data protection
;
Electronic books ; local
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Introduction to Cyber-Warfare: A Multidisciplinary Approach, written by experts on the front lines, gives you an insider's look into the world of cyber-warfare through the use of recent case studies. The book examines the issues related to cyber warfare not only from a computer science perspective but from military, sociological, and scientific perspectives as well. You'll learn how cyber-warfare has been performed in the past as well as why various actors rely on this new means of warfare and what steps can be taken to prevent it. Provides a multi-disciplinary approach to cyber-warfare, analyzing the information technology, military, policy, social, and scientific issues that are in play Presents detailed case studies of cyber-attack including inter-state cyber-conflict (Russia-Estonia), cyber-attack as an element of an information operations strategy (Israel-Hezbollah,) and cyber-attack as a tool against dissidents within a state (Russia, Iran) Explores cyber-attack conducted by large, powerful, non-state hacking organizations such as Anonymous and LulzSec Covers cyber-attacks directed against infrastructure, such as water treatment plants and power-grids, with a detailed account of Stuxent
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
