Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies: Strategic concepts and truths to help you and your organization survive on the battleground of cyber warfare
Insights into the true history of cyber warfare, and the strategies, tactics, and cybersecurity tools that can be used to better defend yourself and your organization against cyber threat.
Key FeaturesDefine and determine a cyber-defence strategy based on current and past real-life examplesUnderstand how future technologies will impact cyber warfare campaigns and societyFuture-ready yourself and your business against any cyber threatBook DescriptionThe era of cyber warfare is now upon us. What we do now and how we determine what we will do in the future is the difference between whether our businesses live or die and whether our digital self survives the digital battlefield. Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies takes you on a journey through the myriad of cyber attacks and threats that are present in a world powered by AI, big data, autonomous vehicles, drones video, and social media.
Dr. Chase Cunningham uses his military background to provide you with a unique perspective on cyber security and warfare. Moving away from a reactive stance to one that is forward-looking, he aims to prepare people and organizations to better defend themselves in a world where there are no borders or perimeters. He demonstrates how the cyber landscape is growing infinitely more complex and is continuously evolving at the speed of light.
The book not only covers cyber warfare, but it also looks at the political, cultural, and geographical influences that pertain to these attack methods and helps you understand the motivation and impacts that are likely in each scenario.
Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies is as real-life and up-to-date as cyber can possibly be, with examples of actual attacks and defense techniques, tools. and strategies presented for you to learn how to think about defending your own systems and data.
What you will learnHacking at scale – how machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) skew the battlefieldDefending a boundaryless enterpriseUsing video and audio as weapons of influenceUncovering DeepFakes and their associated attack vectorsUsing voice augmentation for exploitationDefending when there is no perimeterResponding tactically to counter-campaign-based attacksWho this book is forThis book is for any engineer, leader, or professional with either a responsibility for cyber security within their organizations, or an interest in working in this ever-growing field.
Table of ContentsA Brief History of Cyber Threats and the Emergence of the APT DesignatorThe Perimeter Is DeadEmerging Tactics and Trends – What Is Coming?Influence Attacks – Using Social Media Platforms for Malicious PurposesDeepFakes and AI/ML in Cyber SecurityAdvanced Campaigns in Cyber WarfareStrategic Planning for Future Cyber WarfareCyber Warfare Strategic Innovations and Force MultipliersBracing for ImpactSurvivability in Cyber Warfare and Potential Impacts for Failure
Good primer for current cyber threats and strategies for defense. It is a little heavy on military language, hence the the title, cyber warfare, though most of the issues can be considered cyber crime or just cyber security. Targeted audience is probably DOD folks but proposed solutions such as ZTA, MFA, SDP, etc are in mainstream market.
I've known the author of this book, Dr. Chase Cunningham, for a number of years now. When the Canon project was just getting started, the committee chose his graphic novels "The Cynja: Volume 1," and "Code of the Cynja: Volume 2" as Hall of Fame candidates because they are perfect books for that budding hacker teenager you might have in your family. But the audience for this book, "Cyber Warfare –Truth, Tactics and Strategies" is the professional security practitioner.
The book's title is a bit of a misnomer. It's not really about Cyber Warfare per se, although Dr. Cunningham does mention the origin of the APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) term. You won't find any details about how adversary groups from Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and the U.S. pursue their continuous-low-level-cyber-conflict operations; cyber harassment for espionage, influence operations, and even some destruction in the 2010s and into the 2020s.
The book is really about network defender strategic planning to deal with those threats in the future. He makes the case that perimeter defense is dead and we should all be thinking about edge security. When I interviewed him for my podcast on the Cyberwire network, he said that technologies like SASE and Software Defined Perimeter were the future and I wholeheartedly agree with him.
That said, It's not a must read. There are a lot of interesting ideas here and but Dr. Cunningham has been doing this a long time. His insights are always worth considering.
"Cyber Warfare – Understanding the Truth and Strategies; A detailed exploration of strategic concepts and essential insights to navigate the world of cyber warfare" authored by Chase Cunningham was a captivating and enlightening read that serves as a definitive manual for individuals serious about safeguarding their cybersecurity. Being a recognized authority in the field, Cunningham shares profound perspectives on the intricate nature of contemporary cyber warfare, establishing this book as essential reading material.
The book excels in its thorough examination of cyber warfare tactics and strategies, stressing the crucial importance of adopting a "Strategic Thinking with Tactical Actions" approach. This guiding principle is intricately woven throughout the text, offering a solid framework for comprehending how to maneuver through the complexities of cyberspace. Cunningham's emphasis on "Strategically Defending the Edge" carries significant weight, underscoring the need for preemptive defensive actions to safeguard organizational boundaries.
A standout feature of "Cyber Warfare" lies in its ability to simplify intricate cybersecurity concepts into practical strategies. Cunningham's talent for demystifying sophisticated cyber threats and defense mechanisms ensures that both seasoned professionals and newcomers can grasp the content with ease. His discourse on the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and imperative adaptive defense tactics is particularly enlightening.
As an individual deeply engaged in cybersecurity matters, I found the real-life illustrations and case studies provided within this book incredibly beneficial. The examples not only show how different strategies work effectively but also highlight the serious outcomes of having insufficient cyber defenses. Cunningham's thoughts on the impact of AI and machine learning in cyber warfare are relevant and stimulating, aligning well with current trends and future predictions in the cybersecurity field.
For those seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, "Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics and Strategies" is a strong read. Chase Cunningham has created a comprehensive and insightful guide that is both educational and engaging. Highly recommended for cybersecurity experts, IT leaders and anyone keen on grasping the complexities of cyber warfare. This book serves not just as a read but as a strategic resource for navigating through the ever-changing cyber battlefield.