Introduction to Cyber-Warfare: A Multidisciplinary Approach - Softcover

Shakarian Dr., Paulo; Shakarian, Jana; Ruef, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0124078141 ISBN 13: 9780124078147

Publisher: Syngress, 2013

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Review:

Written by experts, explains how cyber-warfare has been performed, why it is the new means of warfare and the relevant military, policy, social, and scientific issues at play

About the Author:

Paulo Shakarian, Ph.D. is a Major in the U.S. Army and an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) teaching classes on computer science and information technology as wells as conducting research on cyber-security, social networks, and artificial intelligence. He has written over twenty papers published in scientific and military journals. Relating to cyber-warfare, he has written the paper "Stuxnet: Cyberwar Revolution in Military Affairs" published in Small Wars Journal and "The 2008 Russian Cyber-Campaign Against Georgia" published in Military Review. His scientific research has also been well received, featured in major news media such including The Economist and Nature. Previously, he has authored Geospatial Abduction: Principles and Practice published by Springer. Paulo holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in computer science from the University of Maryland, College Park, a B.S. in computer science from West Point, and a Depth of Study in Information Assurance also from West Point. Paulo has served two combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device, and Combat Action Badge. Paulo's website is: http://shakarian.net/paulo.

About this edition

• Publisher: Syngress
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0124078141
• ISBN 13: 9780124078147
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336