Dominance on the Digital Battlefield
| Author: Lars Hilse Binding: Paperback Pages: 167 Language: English ISBN: 978-969-448-847-9 Price: USD25 (Export) Publisher: IPS Press Content |  |
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About the Book
Dominance on the Digital Battlefield Or: Why Cyber Weapons Are Cooler Than Nukes presents a thought-provoking exploration of modern cyber warfare and its far-reaching impact on global security and military strategy. Over 50% of the book is dedicated to recommendations on how national security can be strengthened against exponentially increasing cyber risks. These include the development of advanced cyber defenses, the integration of cyber capabilities into military strategy, and the necessity of international cooperation to mitigate the risks posed by cyberattacks.
The book argues that cyber weapons – thanks to their precision, scalability, and deniability – offer distinct advantages over traditional tools of warfare, particularly nuclear weapons, and that outlines cyber deterrence strategy. The digital battlefield is now the epicenter of military conflict, where control over information, critical infrastructure, and financial systems can bring nations to their knees, all without a single shot being fired or city destroyed.
Cyber weapons are incredibly versatile, capable of causing widespread disruption – from manipulating financial markets to incapacitating military systems – without the visible destruction associated with traditional warfare. These tools can disable infrastructure, sow mistrust, and undermine public confidence in ways that nuclear weapons simply cannot.
One of the most powerful aspects of cyber weapons is their ability to conceal their origin, leaving intelligence agencies chasing elusive perpetrators. Unlike nuclear attacks, which can be traced through forensic analysis, cyberattacks are often routed through multiple proxies, making it nearly impossible to pinpoint the perpetrator with certainty.
In this new reality, smaller nations and non-state actors can use cyber weapons to challenge even the most advanced militaries. These low-cost, highly effective tools allow those with limited resources to achieve disproportionate strategic outcomes.
Dominance on the Digital Battlefield makes it clear that as our reliance on digital systems continues to grow, so too does the need to understand and address the mounting threats posed by cyber weapons.
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About the Author
Lars G. A. Hilse is an independent political and corporate information security advisor with a focus on cybercrime, cyber terrorism, and warfare risks frequently consulted by military/intelligence/police forces, and politicians, among others the European Parliament. With degrees in engineering and finance, he collaborates closely with law enforcement and intelligence agencies on high-profile cybercrime investigations. In his capacity as an information security consultant, Hilse’s expertise includes risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and cyber security maturity models. Due to his precise foresight of all developments in the digital realm for over 25 years, he is repeatedly referred to as a global thought leader in cyber security and digital strategy. Hilse has privately funded research in cybersecurity worth over $1,000,000 since 2011.
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