Information warfare

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Information & Library Science Library

Call Number
HD38.7 .V4713 2009
Status
Available

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Summary

This book introduces policy, government, and security professionals to the concept of "information warfare," covering its evolution over the last decade and its developments among such economic and political giants as China, Russia, Japan, India, and Singapore. The text describes various conceptions of information warfare, along with how they function in military, diplomatic, political, and economic contexts. Recent notable cyber attacks are analyzed, the challenges faced by countries who fail to secure their cyberspace (Japan, the US, etc.) are enumerated, and ways to distinguish between cybercrime, cyberwarfare, and cyberterrrorism are discussed.

Contents

The United States and information warfare -- China and information warfare -- India and information warfare -- Japan and information warfare -- Russia and information warfare -- Singapore and information warfare -- How to identify aggressors and acts of aggression -- Which law should be used for information warfare?

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